Asked by
Miguel Armenta
on Oct 16, 2024
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The corpus luteum is a gland that
A) forms from a mature follicle after ovulation.
B) secretes progesterone.
C) degenerates into a zygote if pregnancy does not occur.
D) releases the secondary oocyte.
E) Both "forms from a mature follicle after ovulation" and "secretes mainly progesterone" are correct.
Corpus Luteum
A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that secretes progesterone after ovulation.
Progesterone
A hormone released by the ovaries involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis.
Mature Follicle
Ovarian follicle in which the oocyte attains its full size. The follicle contains a fluid-filled antrum and is surrounded by the theca interna and externa; also called Graafian follicle.
- Acquire knowledge on the organization and role of the female reproductive system.
- Understand the hormonal regulations of the reproductive cycle.
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PG
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the organization and role of the female reproductive system.
- Understand the hormonal regulations of the reproductive cycle.