alleryAt puberty, approximately how many primary follicles remain in each ovary?
A1 - 2 million
B60,000 - 80,000
C5 - 10 million
D1,000 - 2,000
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 60,000 - 80,000
A large number of primary follicles degenerate during the phase from birth to puberty.
Only **60,000–80,000 primary follicles** remain in each ovary at puberty.
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