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* 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.  

* As the blood is resorbed, a solid '''Corpus Luteum''' is formed by proliferation of granulosa and theca intera cells as well as blood vessels. This remains on the surface of the ovary.

* As the blood is resorbed, a solid '''Corpus Luteum''' is formed by proliferation of granulosa and theca intera cells as well as blood vessels. This remains on the surface of the ovary.

* In the non-pregnant animal, corpora lutea are transient structures.

* In the non-pregnant animal, corpora lutea are transient structures.

* Corpora lutea produce progesterone.

* Corpora lutea produce progesterone.

* Progesterone prepares and maintains the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|uterus]] for implantation of the [[Reproductive_System_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Fertilisation.2C_Implantation_and_Early_Embryonic_Development|fertilised]] ovum.

* Progesterone prepares and maintains the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|uterus]] for implantation of the [[Reproductive_System_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Fertilisation.2C_Implantation_and_Early_Embryonic_Development|fertilised]] ovum.

=== [[The Ovary - Corpus Luteum Formation - Anatomy & Physiology|Corpus Luteum Formation]] ===

=== [[The Ovary - Corpus Luteum Formation - Anatomy & Physiology|Corpus Luteum Formation]] ===

=== [[The Ovary - Corpus Luteum Regression- Anatomy & Physiology|Corpus Luteum Regression]] ===

=== [[The Ovary - Corpus Luteum Regression- Anatomy & Physiology|Corpus Luteum Regression]] ===