Theca interna
| Theca interna | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | tunica interna thecae folliculi |
| FMA | 18658 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
Theca internacells expressreceptorsforluteinizing hormone(LH) to produceandrostenedione,which via a few steps, gives thegranulosathe precursor forestrogenmanufacturing.[1]
After rupture of the matureovarian follicle,the theca interna cells differentiate into thetheca lutein cellsof thecorpus luteum.Theca lutein cells secreteandrogens[2]andprogesterone.Theca lutein cells are also known as small luteal cells.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Takei, Yoshio; Ando, Hironori; Tsutsui, Kazuyoshi (2016). "Subchapter 94G - Estradiol-17β".Handbook of hormones: comparative endocrinology for basic and clinical research.Nihon Hikaku Naibunpi Gakkai (1st ed.). Oxford: Elsevier, Academic Press. pp. 520–522.doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-801028-0.00226-9.ISBN978-0-12-801028-0.
- ^abThe IUPS Physiome Project --> Female Reproductive System - CellsArchivedDecember 10, 2009, at theWayback MachineRetrieved on Nov 9, 2009
External links
[edit]- Histology image: 14805loa– Histology Learning System at Boston University
- Anatomy photo: Reproductive/mammal/ovary2/ovary5- Comparative Organology at University of California, Davis - "Mammal, canine ovary (LM, High)"
- Anatomy photo: Reproductive/mammal/ovary5/ovary6- Comparative Organology at University of California, Davis - "Mammal, bovine ovary (LM, Medium)"
- UIUC Histology Subject372- interna
- Anatomy Atlases – Microscopic Anatomy, plate 13.249
- Slide at trinity.edu
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