Theca interna
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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 | |
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| 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]
