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(A–C) Various stages of ovarian follicle development. Primordial follicles (A) are characterized by a flattened granulosa cell border. The primary follicle (B) exhibits several layers of granulosa cells and a zona pellucida surrounding the oocyte. The antral follicle (C) contains a well-developed antrum.
