Follicular atresia is seen in human reproductive system.
a. Identify the system.
b. Write a short note on this peculiar phenomena.

Explanation

a. Female reproductive system
b. The total number of follicle cells seen in a normal young woman is about four lakhs. During the reproductive period, most of them un dergo repression and disappear. The dead cells are replaced by ph phagocytosis. This is known as follicular atresia.