Which mass of tissue secretes estrogen and larger amounts of progesterone during the second half of the menstrual cycle?

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Which mass of tissue secretes estrogen and larger amounts of progesterone during the second half of the menstrual cycle?​

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The corpus luteum is the mass of tissue that forms from the collapsed follicle after ovulation. It secretes progesterone and smaller amounts of estrogen during the first half of the menstrual cycle, and larger amounts of progesterone and smaller amounts of estrogen during the second half of the menstrual cycle. This hormone production is important for preparing the uterus for potential implantation of a fertilized egg.

Which Mass of Tissue Secretes Estrogen and Larger Amounts of Progesterone