What would happen if the follicle could not produce Theca cells?
A) Ovulation would not occur
B) Granulosa cells would not be able to produce Androstenedione
C) FSH would no longer be able to signal granulosa cells
D) All of the above
Option B: Granulosa cells would not be able to produce androstenedione
Explanation - Oogenesis—the differentiation of the ovum—differs from spermatogenesis in several ways. Whereas the gamete formed by spermatogenesis is essentially a motile nucleus, the gamete formed by oogenesis contains all the materials needed to initiate and maintain metabolism and development. Therefore, in addition to forming a haploid nucleus, oogenesis also builds up a store of cytoplasmic enzymes, mRNAs, organelles, and metabolic substrates. While the sperm becomes differentiated for motility, the egg develops a remarkably complex cytoplasm.
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