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Q: A female is born with two million BLANK (what) only 400 mature into BLANK (what)????.

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Merely Me, Health Guide
6/ 2/09 4:06pm

Hi there

 

A woman is born with one to two million immature follicles in her ovaries.  Only around 400 mature into eggs.

 

Here is a more detailed answer on "Ask a Scientist."

 

Hope this helps.

 

 

 

 

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