After teaching a class about the female reproductive system, the nurse asks the attendees to describe the process of meiosis. Which student response suggests successful comprehension of the material?
A) "At the time of ovulation, the first meiotic division begins."
B) "At the time of puberty, the second meiotic division begins."
C) "Completion of the first meiotic division produces three polar bodies and one primary oocyte."
D) "Completion of the second meiotic division results in formation of three polar bodies and one ovum."

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The correct answer is D because the second meiotic division in the female reproductive system indeed results in the formation of three polar bodies and one ovum. This division is completed only if fertilization occurs.

After Teaching a Class About the Female Reproductive System, the Nurse