In mammals the placenta forms from embryonic fetal membranes (villous, CVS, and the urinary bag – allantois) which are attached to the walls of the uterus and form the outgrowths (villi), jutting into the mucosa and forming a close link between the embryo and the mothers’ body. This con...
As soon as implantation occurs, hCG production begins which immediately alerts the corpus luteum (the leftover follicle which ovulated the egg) that it should emit progesterone, which, in turn, sustains the uterine lining so that menstruation does not occur. By doing this, hCG, often referred ...
The corpus luteum secretes progesterone in response to: a. Oestradiol. b. FSH. c. LH. d. Inhibin Is actin part of the extracellular matrix? In which way does Aldosterone NOT affect renal function? a. Promoting Ca2+ re-absorption b. Promoting K+ excretion c....
Ginther OJ, Santos VG, Mir RA, Beg MA. Progesterone concentration when the future ovulatory follicle and corpus luteum are in ipsi- lateral or contralateral ovaries in heifers. Theriogenology 2013;79: 534-40.Ginther OJ, Santos VG, Mir RA, Beg MA. Progesterone concentration when the future ...
No pregnancy:When your body sees that you aren’t pregnant, the corpus luteum stops producing progesterone. That immediate shutdown of progesterone will be responsible for the ensuing period. This is the same thing that happens when you stop taking the birth control pill. ...