Question

Explain the origin and function of the corpus luteum

Answer 1

origin of the corpus luteum

corpus means body and luteum means yellow color .

it is a yellow mass of cell that forms an ovarian follicle after release  of mature egg.

it is a hormohne secreting body in the female reproductive system.

it is a formed in ovary at the site of follicle ,or sac that has matured and released its ovum , or egg. in the process known as ovulation .

the corpus luteum develops from an ovarian folllicle during the luteal phase of menstural cycle or oestrous cycle , following the release of a secondry oocyte cycle from the follicle duriong ovulation.

function of corpus luteum : the corpus luteum is essential for establishing and maintaining pregnancy in female .

the corpuus luteum secretes progesterone , which is streroid hormone responsible for the decidualization of the endometrium and maintainance .

it play a integal role in the regulation of the menstural cycle and early pregnancy .

the corpus luteum forms from cell of the ovarian follicle wall during ovulation.