Human Reproduction Question 458
Question: The structure formed after release of ova from graafian follicles and secretory in nature, is [CPMT 1983; CBSE PMT 1999]
Options:
A) Corpus callosum
B) Corpus luteum
C) Corpus albicans
D) Corpus stratum
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
The ruptured follicle show proliferation of cells of membrana grenulosa, deposition of yellow pigment or lutein and formation of yellow body called corpus luteum.
Corpus luteum secretes progesterone.
Ultimately corpus luteum loses its yellow colour becomes changed to corpus albicans and then degenerated.
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