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Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 19:10, 20 September 2008
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* 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 [[The Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|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 - Anatomy & Physiology|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.
** Luteal cells contain increased quantities of lipid droplets and the pigment 'lutein'.
** Luteal cells contain increased quantities of lipid droplets and the pigment 'lutein'.