Ovarian Cycle (nonpregnant) Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What do the ovaries contain?
A
Contains follicles
2
Q
What is true about the ovarian cycle?
A
Only about 400 mature (1 egg/month)
2
Q
What do the follicles contain?
A
Contains immature eggs called oocytes
2
Q
How many follicles are females born with, and how many are reduced by puberty?
A
Born with 2 million follicles, then reduced down to 300,000 or 400,000 by puberty
