Describe how a primary follicle, a secondary follicle, an antral follicle, and a mature follicle differ, in terms of both structure and when they first appear in a female’s lifetime.
Describe how a primary follicle, a secondary follicle, an antral follicle, and a mature follicle differ, in terms of both structure and when they first appear in a female’s lifetime.
To differentiate: Among a primary follicle, a secondary follicle, an antral follicle, and a mature follicle in terms of both structure and when they first appear in a female's lifetime.
Concept introduction: The primary reproductive structure of female reproductive system is ovary. Inside the cortex region of ovary, there are thousands of ovarian follicles. Ovarian follicles contain an oocyte that is surrounded by follicular cells. These follicular cells support the oocyte. The ovarian follicles are different types that represent different stages of oocyte development.
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