Theca interna cells express receptors for luteinizing hormone (LH) to produce androstenedione, which via a few steps, gives the granulosa the precursor for estrogen manufacturing.[1]
| Theca interna | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | tunica interna thecae folliculi |
| FMA | 18658 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
After rupture of the mature ovarian follicle, the theca interna cells differentiate into the theca lutein cells of the corpus luteum. Theca lutein cells secrete androgens[2] and progesterone. Theca lutein cells are also known as small luteal cells.[2]
See also
editReferences
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. ISBN 978-0-12-801028-0.
- ^ a b The IUPS Physiome Project --> Female Reproductive System - Cells Archived December 10, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 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 Subject 372 - interna
- Anatomy Atlases – Microscopic Anatomy, plate 13.249
- Slide at trinity.edu
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