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* Longest phase of the oestrous cycle, which usually laste 10-14 days in polyoestrous females.   
 
* Longest phase of the oestrous cycle, which usually laste 10-14 days in polyoestrous females.   
 
* The [[Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology|corpus luteum]] is present on the [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] and secreting large amounts of progesterone. The duration of this phase is directly related to the time that the corpus luteum remains functional.
 
* The [[Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology|corpus luteum]] is present on the [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] and secreting large amounts of progesterone. The duration of this phase is directly related to the time that the corpus luteum remains functional.
* High progesterone levels prompt the uterus to prepare a suitable environment for development of the embryo, and eventual [[Fertilisation%2C_Implantation_and_Early_Embryonic_Development_-Implantation- Anatomy & Physiology|attachment of the conceptus to the endometrium]] (implantation).
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* High progesterone levels prompt the uterus to prepare a suitable environment for development of the embryo, and eventual [[Implantation - Anatomy & Physiology|attachment of the conceptus to the endometrium]] (implantation).
 
* Uterine glands undergo hyperplasia and hypertrophy.
 
* Uterine glands undergo hyperplasia and hypertrophy.
 
* [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|Cervix]] becomes constricted
 
* [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|Cervix]] becomes constricted
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