Respond to the following statements in reference to the five stages or structures involved in the development of the human egg. Answers may be used more than once or not at all.
-This cell divides by mitosis during the fetal stages of development until all of the approximately two million potential eggs have been formed.
A)oogonium
B)primary oocyte
C)secondary oocyte
D)polar body
E)corpus luteum

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​Respond to the following statements in reference to the five stages or structures involved in the development of the human egg. Answers may be used more than once or not at all.
-This cell divides by mitosis during the fetal stages of development until all of the approximately two million potential eggs have been formed.
A)​oogonium
B)​primary oocyte
C)​secondary oocyte
D)​polar body
E)​corpus luteum​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cell that divides by mitosis during fetal stages is called oogonium.

Answer: B
 The primary oocyte is the stage where each of the approximately two million potential eggs are arrested.

Answer: C
 The secondary oocyte is formed from the primary oocyte in the process of meiosis I.

Answer: D
 Polar body is a small cell produced during the meiosis of the oocyte that doesn't contain an egg.

Answer: E
 Corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine structure that develops from the ruptured ovarian follicle after ovulation. It produces progesterone to prepare the uterus for implantation. It is not involved in the development of the human egg.

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Respond to the Following Statements in Reference to the Five