Question

Follicular atresia is a process that occurs exclusively in which organ?

Options

• The uterus

• The anterior pituitary

• The ovary

• The fallopian tube

Answer 1

Follicular atresia occurs only in the ovary. It is the natural degeneration of follicles that never ovulate, ensuring that only the strongest, most viable follicle reaches full maturity and releases its oocyte during ovulation.