Which of the Following Describes the Number of Primary Oocytes

question 194

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the number of primary oocytes in a female

• A)The number is decreased continually throughout her reproductive life, from puberty to menopause.
• B)The number is constant during her reproductive life because those that are lost are continuously replaced by an equal number of new primary oocytes.
• C)The number increases at the time of menopause.
• D)The number contains a haploid number of chromosomes.

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Definitions:

Urine

A liquid by-product of metabolism in humans and many animals, excreted by the kidneys and stored in the bladder until elimination.

Serum Protein

Proteins present in blood serum, which include antibodies, albumin, and other globulins, playing roles in clotting, immune system function, and other processes.

Urine

Urine is a liquid waste product of the body that is excreted by the kidneys through the process of urination.

IVP

Intravenous pyelogram, a radiographic test that uses a contrast material to visualize and assess the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.