The corpus luteum
A)degenerates into the corpus albicans if pregnancy does not occur.
B)is absolutely necessary during the first three months of pregnancy.
C)produces mostly progesterone,but also some estrogen.
D)degenerates into the corpus albicans if pregnancy does not occur and produces mostly progesterone,but also some estrogen.
E)degenerates into the corpus alibicans if pregnancy does not occur,is absolutely necessary during the first three months of pregnancy,and produces mostly progesterone,but also some estrogen.

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The corpus luteum degenerates into the corpus albicans if pregnancy does not occur, is crucial for maintaining the early stages of pregnancy by producing hormones, and primarily produces progesterone along with some estrogen.

The Corpus Luteum