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What is corpus luteum?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Corpus Luteum**: The corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine structure in the ovaries that is formed after ovulation. 2. **Formation Process**: It develops from the remnants of the Graafian follicle, which is the mature follicle that contains the egg. After the egg is released during ovulation, the follicular cells that remain transform into the corpus luteum. 3. **Color and Structure**: The corpus luteum is characterized by its yellow color, which is due to the presence of luteal cells that contain lipids. ...
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