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Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* When the dominant antral follicle ovulates, slight localised haemorrhage occurs at the site of ovulation and fills the former cavity.
* When the dominant antral [[The Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|follicle]] ovulates, slight localised haemorrhage occurs at the site of ovulation and fills the former cavity.
* The small amount of bloody tissue can be observed by the naked eye.
* The small amount of bloody tissue can be observed by the naked eye.
* Loss of fluid from the antral cavity causes the follicle to collapse into many folds.
* Loss of fluid from the antral cavity causes the follicle to collapse into many folds.
* As a result, some granulosal and thecal layers are pushed into the apex of the ruptured follicle.
* As a result, some granulosal and thecal layers are pushed into the apex of the ruptured [[The Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|follicle]].
* This protrusion of tissue and ruptured blood vessels forms a structure known as the '''Corpus Haemorrhagicum'''.
* This protrusion of tissue and ruptured blood vessels forms a structure known as the '''Corpus Haemorrhagicum'''.
* Following this, the theca interna and granulosa cells differentiate into large and small luteal cells.
* Following this, the theca interna and granulosa cells differentiate into large and small luteal cells.