Oogenesis, the process of egg formation, begins during fetal life in the female. Which statement related to ovum formation is correct?
a. Two million primary oocytes will mature.
b. At birth, all ova are contained in the female's ovaries.
c. The oocytes complete their division during fetal life.
d. Monthly, at least two oocytes mature.
B
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A Only 400 to 500 ova will mature during the approximately 35 years of a
woman's reproductive life.
B All of the cells that may undergo meiosis in a woman's lifetime are contained in
the ovaries at birth.
C The primary oocytes begin their first meiotic division during fetal life but remain
suspended until puberty.
D Every month, one primary oocyte matures and completes meiotic division
yielding two unequal cells.
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