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Question
Which of the following best describes the function of the corpus luteum in the ovarian cycle?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
After ovulation, the ruptured follicle transforms into the corpus luteum, a temporary endocrine gland whose primary function is to secrete progesterone (and some estrogen).
Hint
Its name means 'yellow body,' and it's a post-ovulation structure.