Question
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).