what is meant by follicle atresia?

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The breakdown of the ovarian follicle  which consist of an oocyte surrounded by granulosa cells and internal and external theca cells is called follicle atresia

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when the follicles in which they are enclosed undergo a degenerative process known as atresia. The phenomenon of follicular atresia has been widely studied, however the process by which large numbers of follicles undergo degeneration .

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breakdown of ovarian follicles

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with advancing age the no. of follicular cells begain to degenerate leading to condition called follicular atresia..due to which uterus becomes unresponsive to LH and FSH and menopause occurs..

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