How many ova do the ovaries usually produce?
Correct answer: C. One between them each month
- A. One per day
- B. About 20 per year
- C. One between them each month
- D. 200 million at a time
Explanation
Each ovary typically takes turns releasing an egg every menstrual cycle, so while each ovary produce an egg every month and collectively, they produce one egg per cycle.
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