Corporus luteum,a secretory structure formed at the site of a ruptured ovarian follicle after it has discharged its ovum. The corpus luteum synthesizes and secretes estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen plays a major role in the maintenance of the reproductive organs and the development of secondary sex characteristics. Progesterone plays a role in preparing and maintaining the uterus which supports the development of an embryo | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Anatomical Travelogue |
Bildgröße: | 2100 px × 1910 px |
Modell-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
Eigentums-Rechte: | nicht erforderlich |
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