Theca interna

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Theca interna
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Identifiers
Latintunica interna thecae folliculi
FMA18658
Anatomical terminology

Theca interna cells express

granulosa the precursor for estrogen manufacturing.[1]

After rupture of the mature

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]

See also

  • theca folliculi

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