Mary is exposed to large amount of radiation as a child. When older, she finds she cannot produce eggs due to damage caused by this radiation. Which cell type in her ovary was damaged?
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The primary cell type responsible for producing eggs (oocytes) in the ovaries is called the oocyte, specifically the primary oocyte. Show more…
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