In the absence of human chorionic gonadotropin,
A)the corpus albicans starts secreting progesterone.
B)the rate of placental development accelerates.
C)labor is initiated.
D)the corpus luteum deteriorates into the corpus albicans.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Without human chorionic gonadotropin, the corpus luteum (which is maintained by HCG) will deteriorate into the corpus albicans, which is a scar-like structure and no longer produces progesterone to maintain pregnancy.

In the Absence of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin