Estrogen and progesterone are produced by the
A) endometrium.
B) uterus.
C) corpus luteum.
D) oviduct.

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Estrogen and progesterone are primarily produced by the corpus luteum, which develops from the ovarian follicle following ovulation. The endometrium and uterus also play important roles in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy, but they do not produce significant amounts of estrogen and progesterone. The oviducts (also known as fallopian tubes) are responsible for transporting eggs from the ovaries to the uterus, but they do not produce hormones.

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