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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|150px|Progesterone Biosynthesis- Courtesy of C.Wathes, Copyright RVC 2008]]
* In most species, luteinization and progesterone synthesis is regulated principally by luteinising hormone (LH) in the non-fertile cycle.
* 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.
* Further conversion to oestradiol is prevented.