The cysts in Polycystic Ovarian syndrome are formed by:
- a) Failure of atretic follicles to undergo apoptosis
- b) Oocyte proliferation
- c) Multiple corpus lutea
- d) Cystic degeneration of ovarian cortex
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Correct answer : a) Failure of atretic follicles to undergo apoptosis
In PCOS, the androgen levels are very high. This prevents atresia of developing follicles. These form cysts of size 2-9mm size in the periphery of the ovary in a necklace pattern