Folliculogenesis

Patrick R. Hannon; Thomas E. Curry

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.64628-7

Folliculogenesis

Patrick R. Hannon, Thomas E. Curry

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Abstract

The ovary’s primary responsibility is the development of oocytes, or eggs, for fertilization and the propagation of the species. This development occurs in the ovarian follicle, which is the functional unit of the ovary containing the oocyte and supporting somatic cells called granulosa and theca cells. Follicles begin as immature primordial follicles and undergo several developmental transitions to become mature preovulatory follicles. This process is known as folliculogenesis and is controlled by the cells within the follicle as well as the endocrine system. This article outlines the different stages of folliculogenesis and the factors that control these transitions.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Reproduction
Pages	72-79
Number of pages	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128151457
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-801238-3.64628-7
State	Published - Jan 1 2018

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Keywords

Antral follicle
Cyclic recruitment
Follicle
Follicle development
Follicle growth
Granulosa cell
Initial recruitment
Ovary
Ovulation
Preantral follicle
Primary follicle
Primordial follicle
Steroidogenesis
Theca cell

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General Medicine

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