progesterone quizlet

What Structure Produces Estrogen And Progesterone?

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What Structure Produces Estrogen And Progesterone? Once it releases its egg, the empty ovarian follicle develops into a new structure called the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum secretes the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Progesterone prepares the uterus for a fertilized egg to implant. What produces estrogen and progesterone? The ovaries produce and release eggs (oocytes)

What Is A Mass Of Follicular Cells That Secretes Estrogen And Progesterone?

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What Is A Mass Of Follicular Cells That Secretes Estrogen And Progesterone? The corpus luteum secretes estrogens and progesterone. The latter hormone causes changes in the uterus that make it more suitable for implantation of the fertilized ovum and the nourishment of the embryo. If the egg is not fertilized, the corpus luteum becomes inactive