Repro Quiz Flashcards
Folliculogenesis
Creation of female gamete
Primary Follicle
Germ cell (ovum) surrounded by one layer of follicular (granulosa) cells
- Formed during prenatal period
Secondary Follicle
Ovum plus 2 or more layers of granulosa cells
Tertiary Follicle
Ovum w/ many layers of granulosa cells plus an antrum
What is inside the antrum
Fluid w/ high levels of estrogen
Graafian follicle
mature 3 follicle
Theca cells turn cholesterol into
Progesterone then testosterone
Granulosa cells turn testosterone into
Estrogen
Outer layer of graafian follicle
Theca externa
layers of graafian follicle (outside to inside)
Theca externa
Theca interna
Basement membrane
Granulosa cells
Cumulus oophorus
Corona radiata
Antrum
Structure of follicular wall
Theca cells (blood supply)
Basement membrane
Granulosa cells (no blood supply)