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Biology Question on The Female Reproductive System

The main function of mammalian corpus luteum is to produce

A

estrogen only

B

progesterone

C

human chorionic gonadotropin

D

relaxin only.

Answer

progesterone

Explanation

Solution

Corpus luteum secretes steroid hormones progesterone and estrogen, to make uterus suitable for implantation (in case fertilisation occurs) and it's maintenance (mainly endometrium).