Reproductive cyclicity - The luteal phase

3 important questions on Reproductive cyclicity - The luteal phase

Where does kluteal tissue consists of?

Large cells: originate from the granulosal cells

Small cells: originate from the cells of the theca interna

What is hypertrophy and hyperplasia?

Hypertrophy is the increase in size, especially in large luteal cells.  Hyperplasia is the increase in cell numbers as the CL develops. 

Wich requirements art there for lutiolysis in subprimate mammals?

  • Presence of oxytocin receptors on endometrial cells
  • presence of a critical level of oxytocin
  • PGF2alpha synthesis by endometrium

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