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Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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*Granulosa cells become responsive to Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and start producing [[Endocrine_System_-_Ovaries_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|17β-Oestrodiol]] and small amounts of Inhibin and Progesterone.
*Granulosa cells become responsive to Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and start producing [[Endocrine_System_-_Ovaries_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|17β-Oestrodiol]] and small amounts of Inhibin and Progesterone.
* Despite the presence of the zona pellucida, the inner granulosa cells are able to communicate with the [[The_Ovary_-_Oogenesis_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|oocyte]] through gap junctions.
* Despite the presence of the zona pellucida, the inner granulosa cells are able to communicate with the [[The_Ovary_-_Oogenesis_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|oocyte]] through gap junctions.
* Following formation of the theca cells, the primary oocyte reaches full size.
* Following formation of the theca cells, the primary [[The_Ovary_-_Oogenesis_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|oocyte]] reaches full size.
* Granulosa cells secrete fluid, resulting in the formation of a fluid filled space known as the antrum.
* Granulosa cells secrete fluid, resulting in the formation of a fluid filled space known as the antrum.