Question

A large number of primary follicles degenerate during the phase from birth to puberty. Therefore, at puberty each ovary has about

• A. 1 million primary follicles
• B. A couple of million primary follicles
• C. 60,000–80,000 primary follicles
• D. 1,20,000–1,60,000 primary follicles

Answer 1

The correct option is C 60,000–80,000 primary follicles

A large number of primary follicles degenerate during the phase from birth to puberty. Therefore, at puberty each ovary has about 60,000-80,000 primary follicles, which are formed by the mitotic division of the germ cells.