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Corpus Luteum Formation - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 14:55, 9 September 2008
, 14:55, 9 September 2008→Large luteal cells (20-40µm)
=== Large luteal cells (20-40µm) ===
=== Large luteal cells (20-40µm) ===
[[Image:Corpus Luteum 2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Histological Section of the Corpus Luteum showing Large Luteal Cells - Courtesy of J.Bredl, Copyright RVC 2008]]
:*Formed from Follicular Granulosa cells that have undergone hypertrophy.
:*Formed from Follicular Granulosa cells that have undergone hypertrophy.
:*These large luteal cells are the endocrine cells of the corpus luteum producing large amounts of the hormone [[Endocrine_System_-_Ovaries_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Progesterone|Progesterone]].
:*These large luteal cells are the endocrine cells of the corpus luteum producing large amounts of the hormone [[Endocrine_System_-_Ovaries_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Progesterone|Progesterone]].