Granulosa cells

Granulosa cells (lat. granulosa), or granulocytes, are a type of cell found in the tissues of some animals, including reptiles, birds and mammals, as well as some fish. These cells perform an important function in the process of reproduction and development of these animal species. Let's take a closer look at what granulosa cells are and how they function.

Granulosa cells are female germ cells in some animal species that are the precursors of eggs. They are formed in the ovaries and support the production of new eggs for procreation. Graulosa cells play an important role during an animal's reproductive cycle by controlling the hormonal processes that support egg production.

One of the main functions of granulosa cells is