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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The two oval-shaped organs that produce, store, and release human eggs are called
Options
A Fallopian tubes
B Ovaries
Correct Answer
C Uterus
D Oviducts
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The ovaries are the female gonads. They are two small, oval-shaped organs located on either side of the uterus. Their functions are to produce, store, and release eggs (ova) and to produce the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Hint

These are the female gonads, analogous to the testes in males.

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