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Oestrous Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* Longest phase of the oestrous cycle, which usually laste 10-14 days in polyoestrous females.
* Longest phase of the oestrous cycle, which usually laste 10-14 days in polyoestrous females.
* The [[Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology|corpus luteum]] is present on the [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] and secreting large amounts of progesterone. The duration of this phase is directly related to the time that the corpus luteum remains functional.
* The [[Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology|corpus luteum]] is present on the [[Ovary - Anatomy & Physiology|ovary]] and secreting large amounts of progesterone. The duration of this phase is directly related to the time that the corpus luteum remains functional.
* High progesterone levels prompt the uterus to prepare a suitable environment for development of the embryo, and eventual [[Fertilisation%2C_Implantation_and_Early_Embryonic_Development_-Implantation- Anatomy & Physiology|attachment of the conceptus to the endometrium]] (implantation).
* High progesterone levels prompt the uterus to prepare a suitable environment for development of the embryo, and eventual [[Implantation - Anatomy & Physiology|attachment of the conceptus to the endometrium]] (implantation).
* Uterine glands undergo hyperplasia and hypertrophy.
* Uterine glands undergo hyperplasia and hypertrophy.
* [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|Cervix]] becomes constricted
* [[Cervix - Anatomy & Physiology|Cervix]] becomes constricted