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NEET · Biology · STD 12 - 2. human reproduction

The main function of mammalian corpus luteum is to produce

  1. A estrogen only
  2. B progesterone
  3. C human chorionic gonadotropin
  4. 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).