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Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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== Control of Progesterone Biosynthesis in the Corpus Luteum ==
== Control of Progesterone Biosynthesis in the Corpus Luteum ==
[[Image:Progesterone Biosynthesis.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Progesterone Biosynthesis- Copyright L.Wilkie 2008]]
[[Image:Progesterone Biosynthesis.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Progesterone Biosynthesis- Copyright L.Wilkie 2008]]
In most species, luteinization and progesterone synthesis is regulated principally by '''luteinising hormone''' (LH) in the non-fertile cycle. Further conversion to '''oestradiol''' is prevented.
In most species, luteinization and progesterone synthesis is regulated principally by '''luteinising hormone''' (LH) in the non-fertile cycle. Further conversion to '''oestradiol''' is prevented.