Question
Bring out the differences between secondary and tertiary follicles.

Answer

S. No.
Secondary follicle
Tertiary follicle
1.
When the primary follicle containing the primary oocyte becomes surrounded by more layers of granulosa cells and a thecal layer, it is called a secondary follicle.
When a fluid-filled cavity develops around the oocyte in the secondary follicle, it is called tertiary follicle.
2.
The oocyte shows little growth.
The primary oocyte grows in size and completes meiosis I to form secondary oocyte and first polar body.

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