The purpose of the blog is to document my external learning of Developmental Biology. Enjoy!

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Some Unfamiliar terms







Theca cells - These make up a layer of ovarian follicles. One of the layers of theca cells produce androstenedione, which is converted to estradiol by aromatase.









Zona Pellucida - It is a membrane made of glycoproteins that surrounds the cell membrane of the oocyte. It is the structure that sperm bind to and start the acrosome reaction.












Corona Radiata - This is the inner layer of the cumulus oophorus. It provides essential proteins to the developing cell












Graafian follicle - also known as an antral follicle; It is a stage in folliculogenesis where the antrum forms next to the oocyte.

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