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corpus luteum
a yellowish body developed from a graafian follicle after extrusion of the ovum (egg)
Source: Noland, George B. 1983. General Biology, 11th Edition. St. Louis, MO. C. V. Mosby ...
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Corpus luteum
(plural: corpora lutea) [L. corpus - body; L. lutum - as a colour, clay-yellow]. A temporary gland formed from a ruptured Graafian follicle and the surrounding thecal cells after ovulation.
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Corpus luteum
Progesterone secretion by the corpus luteum occurs after ovulation and
continues the preparation of the endometrium for a possible pregnancy
inhibits contraction of the uterus
inhibits development of a new follicle ...
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corpus luteum: the mass of cells derived from the female follicle that secretes progesterone.
cortex: the outer portion of the adrenal gland.
corticosteroids: the steroids secreted from the adrenal glands.
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corpus luteum A structure formed from the ovulated follicle in the ovary; secretes progesterone and estrogen. PICTURE ...
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corpus luteum
Formed from a follicle that has ruptured due to hormonal regulation. The corpus luteum secretes progesterone, which prepares the reproductive organs for pregnanacy and maintains the uterine lining.
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A steroid hormone secreted by the corpus luteum of the ovary; maintains the uterine lining during pregnancy.
prokaryotic cell
[L. pro, before + Gk. karyon, nut, kernel] ...
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progesterone Hormone secreted by the corpus luteum and the placenta; prepares the uterus for the fertilized egg and maintains the capacity of the uterus to hold the embryo and fetus.
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See also: Oophorectomy, polycystic ovary syndrome, Turner syndrome, hypogonadism, menopause, ovum, ovarian cancer, corpus luteum, cervix, vagina ...
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For example, lutropin (LH) produced by the anterior pituitary stimulates production of progesteron by the corpus luteum.
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