NEET 2017 Biology question

A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is

(1)Pineal gland
(2)Corpus cardiacum
(3)Corpus luteumCorrect
(4)Corpus allatum

Answer: (3)

Solution

The corpus luteum is formed from the ruptured Graafian follicle after ovulation; it secretes progesterone (and some oestrogen) and degenerates if pregnancy does not occur, so it is a

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