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[[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]]

[[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 [[Ovaries_Endocrine_Function_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Progesterone|Progesterone]].

:*In some species secretory granules containing oxytocin or relaxin may be found close to the cell membrane.

:*In some species secretory granules containing oxytocin or relaxin may be found close to the cell membrane.

*There is an increase cappilary cells and fibroblasts within the developing corpus luteum

*There is an increase cappilary cells and fibroblasts within the developing corpus luteum

*The extent to which the corpus luteum is vascularised may determine its functional capabilities as a large blood supply is required to provide adequate cholosterol for [[Endocrine_System_-_Ovaries_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Progesterone|Progesterone]] synthesis.

*The extent to which the corpus luteum is vascularised may determine its functional capabilities as a large blood supply is required to provide adequate cholosterol for [[Ovaries_Endocrine_Function_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Progesterone|Progesterone]] synthesis.

==Luteinisation Control==

==Luteinisation Control==

Control of [[The_Ovary_-Corpus_Luteum_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|corpus luteum]] formation and development as well as the production of [[Endocrine_System_-_Ovaries_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Progesterone|Progesterone]] by luteal cells is regulated principally by Luteinising Hormone.

Control of [[The_Ovary_-Corpus_Luteum_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|corpus luteum]] formation and development as well as the production of [[Ovaries_Endocrine_Function_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Progesterone|Progesterone]] by luteal cells is regulated principally by Luteinising Hormone.

[[Category:Reproductive System]]

[[Category:Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology]]