Where does the corpus luteum come from and what does it do?
A) When the oocyte undergoes meiosis to produce an egg, one of the resulting cells becomes the corpus luteum and it secretes estrogen and progesterone in preparation for pregnancy.
B) When the oocyte undergoes meiosis to produce an egg, one of the resulting cells becomes the corpus luteum, and it secretes estrogen and testosterone in preparation for pregnancy.
C) The ruptured follicle of the ovary develops into the corpus luteum once the egg is released. It secretes estrogen and progesterone in preparation for pregnancy.
D) The ruptured follicle of the ovary develops into the corpus luteum once the egg is released. It secretes estrogen and testosterone in preparation for pregnancy.
E) The corpus luteum is the uppermost portion of the uterus and it secretes estrogen and progesterone in preparation for pregnancy.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q18: The pituitary gland releases FSH (follicle stimulating
Q19: Drugs or other chemicals that disrupt normal
Q20: Do women produce more eggs or do
Q21: A fetal ovary has all the mature
Q22: Where do the hormones FSH and LH
Q24: Menstruation is part of the uterine cycle.
Q25: In the luteal phase of the uterine
Q26: How is a tubal ligation similar to
Q27: In hormonal contraception, delivered by pill, implant,
Q28: How do barrier contraceptives work? What is
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents