Number of eggs released in the life time of a women is approximately

Options

A. 40
B. 400
C. 4000
D. 20000

Answer

B

Explanation

Menarche (onset of menstrual cycle) is at the age of 13 years and menopause (end of menstrual cycle) is the age of 50 years. So the reproductive span is ap proximately 37 years. There are about 13 menstrual cycles per year. So 37 `xx` 13 = 481 egg may be released in reproductive life of female.