A layer of the ovarian follicle that consists of theca cells.
Comment:
[function-note] "The theca folliculi are responsible for the production of testosterone from androstenedione in females, and indirectly the production of estrogens by supplying the neighboring granulosa cells with androstenedione that can then be used as a substrate for aromatase. [Wikipedia:Theca_of_follicle]"
Synonyms:
exact_synonym:
layer of theca cells; ovary theca; theca cell layer of ovarian follicle; theca of follicle; thecal cell layer