Which of the following hormone is/are secreted by corpus luteum?
(A) Progesterone
(B) LH
(C) FSH
(D) Estrogen
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A) Only
(A) Progesterone — True. The corpus luteum secretes large amounts of progesterone.
(B) LH — False. LH comes from the anterior pituitary.
(C) FSH — False. FSH comes from the anterior pituitary.
(D) Estrogen — False. Estrogen is mainly secreted by the growing follicles.
NCERT Extract:
Menstrual Cycle – “… The ovulation (ovulatory phase) is followed by the luteal phase during which the remaining parts of the Graafian follicle transform as the corpus luteum (Figure 2.9). The corpus luteum secretes large amounts of progesterone which is essential for maintenance of the endometrium.”
