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** '''cumulus oophrous''' (Latin, ''cumulus'' = a little mound; Greek, ''oo''= egg, ''phorus''=carrying) granulosa cells directly around the zone pellucida and released with the oocyte. | ** '''cumulus oophrous''' (Latin, ''cumulus'' = a little mound; Greek, ''oo''= egg, ''phorus''=carrying) granulosa cells directly around the zone pellucida and released with the oocyte. | ||
** '''membrana granulosa''' (mural granulosa cell) granulosa cells forming the layer within the follicle antral wall. | ** '''membrana granulosa''' (mural granulosa cell) granulosa cells forming the layer within the follicle antral wall. | ||
** '''discus proligerus''' can refer to the attachment between cumulus oophrous and | ** '''discus proligerus''' can refer to the attachment between cumulus oophrous and membrana granulosa. | ||
* These spaces enlarge and fuse to form the '''follicular antrum''', which is the defining feature of the secondary follicle. | * These spaces enlarge and fuse to form the '''follicular antrum''', which is the defining feature of the secondary follicle. | ||
** antrum follicular fluid is released at along with the oocyte at ovulation. | ** antrum follicular fluid is released at along with the oocyte at ovulation. | ||
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** note the many mitotic profiles visible in these cells. | ** note the many mitotic profiles visible in these cells. | ||
* The theca folliculi differentiates with the continued growth of the follicle into a '''theca interna''' and a '''theca externa'''. | * The theca folliculi differentiates with the continued growth of the follicle into a '''theca interna''' and a '''theca externa'''. | ||
** theca interna vascularization improves and the spindle-shaped or polyhedral cells in this layer start to produce estrogen (oestrogen). | ** theca interna vascularization improves and the spindle-shaped or polyhedral cells in this layer start to produce {{estrogen}} (oestrogen). | ||
** theca externa retains the characteristics of a highly cellular connective tissue with smooth muscle cells. | ** theca externa retains the characteristics of a highly cellular connective tissue with smooth muscle cells. | ||
* The oocyte of the secondary follicle reaches a diameter of about 125 µm. | * The oocyte of the secondary follicle reaches a diameter of about 125 µm. | ||
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Ovary - Secondary Follicle
Histological image of a secondary (antral) stage of follicle development in the ovary.
- Small fluid-filled spaces become visible between the granulosa cells as the follicle reaches a diameter of about 400 µm.
- granulosa cells can also have specific names depending upon location within the follicle.
- cumulus oophrous (Latin, cumulus = a little mound; Greek, oo= egg, phorus=carrying) granulosa cells directly around the zone pellucida and released with the oocyte.
- membrana granulosa (mural granulosa cell) granulosa cells forming the layer within the follicle antral wall.
- discus proligerus can refer to the attachment between cumulus oophrous and membrana granulosa.
- These spaces enlarge and fuse to form the follicular antrum, which is the defining feature of the secondary follicle.
- antrum follicular fluid is released at along with the oocyte at ovulation.
- The oocyte is now located eccentrically in the follicle in the cumulus oophorus, where it is surrounded by granulosa cells.
- note the many mitotic profiles visible in these cells.
- The theca folliculi differentiates with the continued growth of the follicle into a theca interna and a theca externa.
- theca interna vascularization improves and the spindle-shaped or polyhedral cells in this layer start to produce estrogen (oestrogen).
- theca externa retains the characteristics of a highly cellular connective tissue with smooth muscle cells.
- The oocyte of the secondary follicle reaches a diameter of about 125 µm.
- The follicle itself reaches a diameter of about 10-15 mm.
There are several different nomenclatures for the stages of follicle maturation. It probably does not matter which naming system you use, as long as you are consistent and use the same set of terminology for all stages. Early stages of follicle development appear to be gonadotropin (Gn) independent and with development become gonadotropin "sensitive" and then "dependent" . (UK spelling is gonadotrophin).
- Primordial Follicle - Alternate nomenclature: small follicle or type 1, 2, 3 (25cells)
- Primary Follicle - Alternate nomenclature: preantral follicle or type 4 (26-100 cells), type 5 (101-300 cells)
- Secondary Follicle - Alternate nomenclature: small and large antral follicle or type 6 (3001-500 cells), type 7 (501-1000 cells)
- Preovulatory Follicle - Alternate nomenclature: Graafian follicle or type 8 (>1000 cells)
- Atresia - At any one time the majority of follicles are destined not to complete maturation and at any stage (from type 4-7) degeneration of the follicle can occur.
- Links: Oocyte Development | Zona pellucida | Granulosa cell | Ovary Development
Ovary histology: Tunica Albuginea x20 | Tunica albuginea, Germinal epithelium x40 | Primary follicle, primordial follicle, oocyte, x40 | Secondary follicle, cumulus oophorus, zona pelucida, granulosa cells, oocyte x20 | Corpus luteum, theca lutein cells, granulosa lutein cells, Loupe | Corpus luteum, theca lutein cells, granulosa lutein cells, x10 | Corpus luteum, theca lutein cells, granulosa lutein cells, x40 | Corpus albicans, primary follicle, primordial follicle, granulosa cells, oocyte x20 | Menstrual Cycle | Ovary Development
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File:Ovary_histology_006.jpg
Ovary, monkey H&E reproductive system, female, secondary follicle, cumulus oophorus, zona_pelucida,_granulosa_cells,_oocyte x20
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