The corpus luteum secretes :: (A) Oestrogens, (B) Progesterone, (C) Both, (D) None
Answer is C. Both Hormones secreted by corpus Luteum Progesteronedeg (Predominantly) Estrogendeg Inhibindeg Relaxin Progesterone along with estrogen from corpus luteum maintain the growth of the feilised ovum. This is essential till the luteal function is taken over by the placenta (called as Luteal-placental shift).