Which of the following results in a surge in a woman's basal body temperature on the day after ovulation?

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After ovulation, the ruptured follicle becomes the corpus luteum, which secretes progesterone. Progesterone causes a rise in basal body temperature due to its thermogenic effect on the body. This increase in temperature can be detected by women using basal body temperature charts to track ovulation.

Which of the Following Results in a Surge in a Woman's