what is corpus luteum?
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It is a type of endocrine gland found in human females.
It is responsible for regulating periodic ovulation and pregnancy in women.
During ovulation, it breaks down or ruptures to give the ovum a path to fallopian tube
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It is responsible for regulating periodic ovulation and pregnancy in women.
During ovulation, it breaks down or ruptures to give the ovum a path to fallopian tube
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Please elaborate somewhat how CL is necessary for maintenance of pregnancy ? What will be the fate of CL if Fertilization doesn't take place ?
Is CL an endocrine gland or a transient endocrine structure ?
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CL is also formed in cow,buffalo, sheep,goat etc,Including human beings
The only difference is of the duration and nature of estrus cycle
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(1) After ovulation, Leuteinizing hormone is secreted,
Follicular granulosa cells leuteinize into large luteal cells which form a transient endocrine structure known as Corpus Luteum (CL).
(2) If Fertilization take place:-
The CL produces Progesterone,the uterine lining thickened and placenta are formed.Meaning the uterus is prepared to receive the zygote and there are favorable conditiond for the embryonic foetal development.So pregnancy can take place and go on uninterruptedly.
(3) If Fertilization doesn't take place:-
If egg is not fertilized--- the CL stops secreting progesterone
When progesterone level drops---
The uterus lining stop thickening
And all the contents are shredded resulting in mensuration
And there will be start of new estrus cycle.
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Follicular granulosa cells leuteinize into large luteal cells which form a transient endocrine structure known as Corpus Luteum (CL).
(2) If Fertilization take place:-
The CL produces Progesterone,the uterine lining thickened and placenta are formed.Meaning the uterus is prepared to receive the zygote and there are favorable conditiond for the embryonic foetal development.So pregnancy can take place and go on uninterruptedly.
(3) If Fertilization doesn't take place:-
If egg is not fertilized--- the CL stops secreting progesterone
When progesterone level drops---
The uterus lining stop thickening
And all the contents are shredded resulting in mensuration
And there will be start of new estrus cycle.
Hope it will help.
Thanks
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