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Cells > Epithelial Cells > Granulosa Cells
... > Endocrine System > Endocrine Glands > Gonads > Ovary > Ovarian Follicle > Granulosa Cells
... > Urogenital System > Genitalia > Gonads > Ovary > Ovarian Follicle > Granulosa Cells
... > Urogenital System > Genitalia > Genitalia, Female > Adnexa Uteri > Ovary > Ovarian Follicle > Granulosa Cells
Cells > Endocrine Cells > Granulosa Cells

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Granulosa Cells  

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  • Supporting cells for the developing female gamete in the OVARY. They are derived from the coelomic epithelial cells of the gonadal ridge. Granulosa cells form a single layer around the OOCYTE in the primordial ovarian follicle and advance to form a multilayered cumulus oophorus surrounding the OVUM in the Graafian follicle. The major functions of granulosa cells include the production of steroids and LH receptors (RECEPTORS, LH).

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  • 78(75); was see under GRAAFIAN FOLLICLE 1975-77

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