Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
Correct answer: A. Eggs in the ovaries ripen when they meet a sperm
- A. Eggs in the ovaries ripen when they meet a sperm
- B. Girls are born with thousands of eggs in their ovaries
- C. Hormones control the release of the egg from the ovary
- D. One egg is released from the ovary about every month
Explanation
Eggs in the ovaries are already fully developed when they are released. They do not need to meet a sperm in order to ripen. Once an egg is released from the ovary, it can be fertilized by a sperm and become a baby. If an egg is not fertilized, it will break down and results in mensturation.
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