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Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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=== '''Tertiary/Antral Follicles''' ===
=== '''Tertiary/Antral Follicles''' ===
[[Image:Tertiary Follicle.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Histological Section of the Ovary showing Characteristics of the Tertiary/Antral/Graffian Follicle- Courtesy of J.Bredl, Copyright RVC 2008]]
[[Image:Tertiary Follicle.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Histological Section of the Ovary showing Characteristics of the Tertiary/Antral/Graafian Follicle- Courtesy of J.Bredl, Copyright RVC 2008]]
*The innermost cells of the Granulosa layer become firmly attached to the Zona Pellucida and are known as the Corona Radiata. The outermost Granulosa cells become attached to the basement membrane surrounding them and become known as the Theca Folliculi.
*The innermost cells of the Granulosa layer become firmly attached to the Zona Pellucida and are known as the Corona Radiata. The outermost Granulosa cells become attached to the basement membrane surrounding them and become known as the Theca Folliculi.