While Examining Histological Sections Derived from the Ovaries of Human

question 6

Multiple Choice

While examining histological sections derived from the ovaries of human females at various life stages, you come across a slide labeled "Section of an ovary from a mature female." You would expect to find all of these cells on the slide except for a(n)

• A) second polar body.
• B) arrested primary oocyte.
• C) secondary oocyte.
• D) first polar body.
• E) primary oocyte resuming meiosis.

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