Name the hormone secreted and write their function
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(i) Hormones secreted by corpus luteum Progesterone It converts the endometrium to its secretory stage and prepares the uterus for implantation.
Oestradiol It acts as a growth hormone for tissue of the reproductive organs, supporting the vaginal lining, endometrium, etc. Hormones secreted by placenta hCG Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. It stimulates and maintains the corpus luteum to secrete progesterone until the end of pregnancy.
hCS Human Chorionic Somatomammotropin. It stimulates the growth of mammary glands during pregnancy.
(ii) Hormone secreted during follicular phase
FSH Follicular Stimulating Hormone. It stimulates the ovarian follicles to secrete oestrogen. Hormone secreted during parturition
Relaxin It increases the flexibility of pubis symphysis and helps in the dilation of uterine cervix during labour