Question

Hormone secreted by corpus luteum is ______ a) Estrogen b) Progesterone
c) Testosterone
d) Cortisol

Answer 1

The answer is option b) progesterone

The corpus luteum is essential for establishing and maintaining pregnancy in females. The corpus luteum secretes progesterone, which is a steroid hormone responsible for the decidualization of the endometrium (its development) and maintenance, respectively.

Answer 2

Dear Student,

◆ Answer - (b)

Hormone secreted by corpus luteum is Progesterone.

● Extra information -

• Ovaries secrete two hormones - oestrogen and progesterone.

Functions of estrogen -

1. proliferation of endometrium
2. starts onset of labour
3. secondary sexual characteristics in female

Functions of progesterone -

1. prepares uterus for pregnancy
2. supports pregnancy
3. matures breast before lactation

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