Question

Follicular atresia is:

Options

• Formation of corpus luteum

• Degeneration of follicles

• Formation of griffin follicle

• Increase in number of follicles

Answer 1

Degeneration of follicles

Explanation:

Follicular atresia is the destruction of ovarian follicles, which are made up of an oocyte surrounded by granulosa cells and internal and external theca cells. It happens all the time in a woman's life.