The Life Cycle of the Corpus Luteum

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Meidan, Rina (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Endocrinology.; Reproductive medicine.; Animal physiology.; elektronické knihy; electronic books

This book describes the life cycle of a unique endocrine gland that is absolutely essential for the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy in all mammalian species. The corpus luteum is unique because it is formed and destroyed every (non-fertile) reproductive cycle. When fertilization occurs, t...