Ovarian follicle at the advanced “antral” growth stage (IMAGE)

Weill Cornell Medicine

Ovarian follicle at the advanced “antral” growth stage

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Image of an ovarian follicle at the advanced “antral” growth stage with multiple associated cell types highlighted. The oocyte is contained within the cells making up the cumulus-oocyte-complex (yellow); cyan marks the theca interna cells that mediate metabolism of the growing follicle; and red identifies general ovarian stromal cells; all nuclei are dark blue.

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Dr. Daylon James

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