Biology GCSE
corpus luteum
What corpus luteum means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA, OCR.
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The ruptured follicle becomes this structure, secreting progesterone and oestrogen, which inhibit both pituitary hormones and maintain the uterine lining.
The remains of the follicle, which secretes progesterone.
Topics that use corpus luteum
- Hormones in human reproduction (AQA GCSE)
- Coordination and control – the endocrine system (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- data interpretation
- Follicle stimulating hormone
- menstrual cycle
- Ovulation
- progesterone
- testosterone
- adrenaline
- barrier methods
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