NEET 2014 Biology question

The main function of mammalian corpus luteum is to produce

(1)Estrogen only
(2)ProgesteroneCorrect
(3)Human chorionic gonadotropin
(4)Relaxin only

Answer: (2)

Solution

After ovulation the remnants of the Graafian follicle form the corpus luteum, which secretes large amounts of progesterone (and some estrogen); progesterone is essential for maintenance of

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