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Details for anatomical structure: tertiary follicle

EndoNet ID: ENC00043

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Synonyms

tertiary follicle, Graafian follicle, vesicular ovarian follicle, Graaf's follicle, Folliculi ovarici tertiarii

General information

A mature follicle in a mammalian ovary that contains a liquidfilled cavity and that ruptures during ovulation to release an egg

Links to other resources

Cytomer cy0001732

Larger structures

  • parts_of_human_body
  • gonads
  • ovary

Substructures

  • theca_cell

Secreted hormones

  • Hormone: VEGF-165

Receptors

  • Receptor: angiotensin II type 1 receptor

Reference