Human eggs are produced in the:
Correct answer: D. Ovary
- A. Vagina
- B. Embryo sac
- C. Testes
- D. Ovary
Explanation
The correct answer is d) Ovary. Human eggs, also known as ova or oocytes, are produced within the ovaries. The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that house and release eggs during the menstrual cycle. Each ovary contains numerous follicles, each of which can potentially develop and release an egg during ovulation.
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