NEET Solved Paper 2014 Question 70

Question: The main function of mammalian corpus luteum is to produce [AIPMT 2014]

Options:

A) estrogen only

B) progesterone

C) human chorionic gonadotropin

D) relaxin only

Show Answer

Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

  • The corpus luteum (which develops from ovauton foclide) secretes steroid hormones progesterone responsible for decidualisation of the endometrium (its development) and its maintenance this harmonic basically supports pregnancy. It stimulates attacking of embory of uterine wall development of placenta, mainten once of pregnancy, and formation of alveoli in the momenauy glands for mild secretion. Estrogen Secueted by ovauion follicle is the main formale sex hormone cycle. It innibits FSH section and stimulates LH secuetion from pitotatry during menstrual HLG (Humman chrionic honadotripin) is seeded by placerita for main taining corpus luteum. While Relaxin hermone is seurcted by carpus between during the end of gestation parted.