10 Questions
What is the primary function of the corpus luteum?
Production of large amounts of progesterone
What is the effect of high levels of LH on the corpus luteum?
It causes the disintegration of the corpus luteum
What does the term 'corpus luteum' translate to?
Yellow body
What is the primary function of the corpus luteum?
Maintenance of thickened endometrium
What hormone is produced in large amounts by the corpus luteum?
Progesterone
What happens to LH release from the pituitary gland under the influence of progesterone?
It is inhibited
What is the primary function of the female reproductive system?
Producing sex hormones and functional ova
What is the function of INTERNAL FEMALE GENITALIA in the female reproductive system?
Ovulation
Which part of the female reproductive system protects and supports the developing embryo?
Uterus
Which phase of the menstrual cycle involves follicle development and ovulation?
Follicular phase
Test your knowledge about the formation and function of the corpus luteum, as well as its role in the menstrual cycle and hormone production.
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