[[Image:Corpus Luteum 1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Histological Section of the Corpus Luteum showing Small Luteal Cells (T)- Courtesy of J.Bredl, Copyright RVC 2008]]
:* Formed from remodelled Follicular Theca cells. These cells proliferate during luteinisation.
:* Formed from remodelled Follicular Theca cells. These cells proliferate during luteinisation.
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:*These cells contain many lipid droplets within their cytoplasm, an important source of cholesterol esters for [[Endocrine_System_-_Ovaries_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Progesterone|Progesterone]] synthesis.
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:*These cells contain many lipid droplets within their cytoplasm, an important source of cholesterol esters for [[Endocrine_System_-_Ovaries_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Progesterone|Progesterone]] synthesis.