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What is the role of the corpus luteum in a menstrual cycle? |
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Answer» Answer: When an ovarian follicle releases an egg during the ovulatory phase, the opened follicle closes off, forming what is called the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum is responsible for PRODUCING the HORMONE PROGESTERONE, which stimulates the UTERUS to thicken EVEN more in preparation for implantation of a fertilized egg. |
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