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NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 2. human reproduction
The main function of mammalian corpus luteum is to produce
- A estrogen only
- B progesterone
- C human chorionic gonadotropin
- D relaxin only.
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(B) progesterone
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(b) : Corpus luteum secretes steroid hormones progesterone and estrogen, to make uterus suitable for implantation (in case fertilisation occurs) and it’s maintenance (mainly endometrium).
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