Ovary: corpus luteum
A section through the periphery of the corpus luteum shows the larger granulosa cells forming the bulk of this structure. The smaller theca lutein cells form the rind of the corpus luteum and extend into its infoldings. 200x
Granulosa lutein cells
A section through the periphery of the corpus luteum shows the larger granulosa cells forming the bulk of this structure. The smaller theca lutein cells form the rind of the corpus luteum and extend into its infoldings. 200x
Theca lutein cells
A section through the periphery of the corpus luteum shows the larger granulosa cells forming the bulk of this structure. The smaller theca lutein cells form the rind of the corpus luteum and extend into its infoldings. 200x
Blood vessels >
Typical of most endocrine organs, the corpus luteum possesses abundant blood vessels.
Image source >
This image was taken of a slide from the University of Michigan collection.
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