Human Reproduction Question 452

Question: Corpus luteum is the source of secretion of [AIIMS 1992; CBSE PMT 1995; RPMT 1999; MP PMT 2003; Orissa JEE 2004]

Options:

A) Estrogen

B) Progesterone

C) Estradiole

D) LH

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Corpus luteum literally yellow body.

The luteal cells secrete small amounts of estradiol hormone and significant amounts of the progesterone hormone.

Corpus luteum also secretes relaxin hormone.