Theca interna cells express receptors for luteinizing hormone (LH) to produce androstenedione, which via a few steps, gives the granulosa the precursor for estrogen manufacturing.[1]

Theca interna
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Latintunica interna thecae folliculi
FMA18658
Anatomical terminology

After rupture of the mature ovarian follicle, the theca interna cells differentiate into the 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]

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  1. ^ Takei, Yoshio; Ando, Hironori; Tsutsui, Kazuyoshi (2016). "Subchapter 94G - Estradiol-17β". Handbook of hormones: comparative endocrinology for basic and clinical research. Nihon Hikaku Naibunpi Gakkai (1st ed.). Oxford: Elsevier, Academic Press. pp. 520–522. doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-801028-0.00226-9. ISBN 978-0-12-801028-0.
  2. ^ a b The IUPS Physiome Project --> Female Reproductive System - Cells Archived December 10, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on Nov 9, 2009
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