yellow endocrine tissue that forms in a ruptured Graafian follicle following the release of an ovum; it degenerates after a few days unless pregnancy has begun
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corpus luteum::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | ductless gland, endocrine, endocrine gland |
| Derivation | luteal |
Examples of corpus luteum
corpus luteum
This change is induced by increased levels of progesterone from the corpus luteum.
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The death of the corpus luteum results in falling levels of progesterone and estrogen.
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The corpus luteum produces gestagens which are important for maintaining a pregnancy.
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With continued low levels of FSH and LH, the corpus luteum will atrophy.
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Diestrus is characterised by the activity of the corpus luteum that produces progesterone.
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It begins with the formation of the corpus luteum and ends in either pregnancy or luteolysis.
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Usually, the corpus luteum arises when ovulation has occurred.
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During this phase, the signs of estrogen stimulation subside and the corpus luteum starts to form.
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Relaxin is produced mainly in the ovary by the corpus luteum.
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