Question

Though the total number of follicles in the ovaries of a normal young woman is about 4,00,00. The duration between menarche and menopause is limited. This is attributed to the

• A. Follicular atresia
• B. Liquor folliculi
• C. Follicular proliferation
• D. Follicular plasticity

Answer 1

The correct option is A Follicular atresia

Follicular atresia is the breakdown of the ovarian follicles, which consist of an oocyte surrounded by granulosa cells and internal and external theca cells. This is the reason, the female born with more than 4,00,000 eggs have a limited period between menarche and menopause.

So, the correct option is 'Follicular atresia'