corpus luteum Flashcards
what happens to the granulosa and theca interna cells?
the increase in size and lipid droplets appear in the cytoplasm containing a yellow lipochrom pigment
where do granulosa lutein cells originate from? and what do they form?
granulosa cells. they form the main bulk of the corpus luteum, and they are pale
what is derived from the theca interna cells
the theca lutein cells which form the periphery zone of the corpus luteum and are darkly stained
what happens to the capillaries and strands of connective tissue from the theca interna?
they invade the avascular granulosa cell mass. which transforms the central blood clot into fibrous tissue
what happens during histological procedures?
the lipid droplet dissolves out which makes the cytoplasm vacuolated (cavity look)
