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.