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GCSE Biology · key term
The structure formed from the empty follicle after ovulation; it produces progesterone.
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Specification 4.5.3.4 · Paper 2
Revise: The Menstrual Cycle and Hormonal ControlThe empty follicle becomes a structure called the corpus luteum. Its production of progesterone links ovulation to the continued maintenance of the uterus lining.
Specification 7.5 · Paper 2
The structure formed from the emptied follicle after ovulation; it secretes progesterone.
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After ovulation, the emptied follicle forms a structure called the corpus luteum. This secretes progesterone. Progesterone maintains the thick uterus lining, keeping it ready for the possible implantation of a fertilised egg.
Specification B3.2d · Paper 1 (Foundation), Paper 3 (Higher)
The structure formed in the ovary from the remains of the follicle after ovulation; it releases progesterone.
Revise: Interactions of menstrual hormonesLH also causes the remains of the emptied follicle to develop into the corpus luteum.