Cell Biology & Histology A560
    Female Reproductive System, Ovary
     
    		 

    With regard to follicular microanatomy, you should be able to identify all of the following:
     

    Primordial follicles:

    • Oocyte (primary)
    • Follicular cells (flattened)

    Are the follicular (granulosa) cells an example of epithelial cells?

    Primary follicles:

    • Oocyte (primary)
    • Zona pellucida
    • Cuboidal follicle cells or zona granulosa
    • Theca folliculi

    Secondary (or vesicular) follicles:

    • Oocyte (primary)
    • Zona pellucida
    • Zona granulosa
    • Follicular antrum
    • Cumulus oophorus
    • Theca interna
    • Theca externa

    Mature or Graafian follicle:

    • Oocyte (secondary)
    • Zona pellucida
    • Zona granulosa
    • Corona radiata
    • Theca interna
    • Theca externa

    Menopause and ovarian exhaustion.