With the exception of eggs and sperm,how many chromosomes are contained in each cell in the human body

A)  18
B)  21 
C)  23
D)  46

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, holding genes.

Cells

The basic structural, functional, and biological units of all living organisms, which can function independently or as part of an organism.

Human Body

The physical structure of a person, consisting of the head, neck, torso, two arms and two legs, and various internal organs.