The Development of the Corpus Luteum: a Review

corpus luteum and the leDgth of the interval that was allowed to elapse between cestrus and the killing of the animalj was in itself a strong presumption that ovulation in the sheep occurs normally during oestrus Thus the approximate age of the young corpus luteum or discharged follicle could in every case be determined

THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Corpus Luteum - yellow body (Invasion of stromal cells and vasculature removes clot, deposition of reticular fibers, highly vascularized) Theca lutein cells - lipid producing cells formed from theca folliculi interna Fate relates to pregnancy – If not pregnant: slow regression corpus albicans

Transcriptional Regulation of Thrombospondins and Its

corpus luteum (CL) is one such tissue in the ovary that exhibit regular periods of growth (angiogenesis), steroidogenic function and luteolysis (CL regression) Prolonged anestrous and inadequate progesterone production has been associated with inadequate angiogenesis

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