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Ovarian granulosa cell
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Granulosa cells closely surround the oocyte within the follicle. FSH, or follicle-stimulating hormone, promotes follicular growth and maturation.
Gap junctions connect neighboring cells and act like small windows for exchange. Regulatory and nutrient molecules pass through these channels. Granulosa cells also acquire the ability to produce estradiol.
In brief
Granulosa cells closely surround the oocyte within the follicle, and FSH promotes follicular growth and maturation.
Gap junctions connect neighboring cells and allow regulatory and nutrient molecules to pass; granulosa cells also acquire the ability to produce estradiol.
Gap junctions are like small exchange windows between neighboring cells.
Sources (2)
- National Center for Biotechnology InformationAnatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis, Ovary
- National Center for Biotechnology InformationMorphology and Physiology of the Ovary
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