Question

A temporary endocrine gland in humans is

• A. Islets of Langerhans
• B. Pineal body
• C. Corpus luteum
• D. Corpus allata

Answer 1

The correct option is C Corpus luteum

The ovaian cortex contain a large mass of yellow cells, termed corpus luteum, formed in the cavity of an empty graffian follicle after the release of its ovum. The ovaian cortex may have a white body or corpus albicans representing a degenerating corpus luteum. Degenerating corpus luteum shows it is a temporary endocrine gland.

So, the correct answer is 'Corpus luteum'.