The functions of the corpus luteum include all of the following except ________.
A) maintenance of the endometrium
B) secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
C) secretion of progesterone
D) secretion of estrogen

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The corpus luteum secretes progesterone and some estrogen, which are important for maintaining the endometrium and preparing it for implantation of a fertilized egg. However, it does not secrete follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which is produced by the pituitary gland.

The Functions of the Corpus Luteum Include All of the Following