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2017 Chemical Coordination and Integration Endocrine glands – corpus luteum Easy Question 34 of 85 in Chemical Coordination and Integration

A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is

A Pineal gland

B Corpus cardiacum

C Corpus luteum

D Corpus allatum

The answer is C.

Solution

Corpus luteum forms after ovulation and degenerates later.

The corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine structure formed in the ovary after ovulation. It releases hormones like progesterone and oestrogen.

Concept corpus-luteum-temporary

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