A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is:

Corpus allatum

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Pineal gland

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Corpus cardiacum

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Corpus luteum

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Solution

The correct option is D Corpus luteum
The human corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine gland because it secretes progesterone for maintenance of early pregnancy. It develops after ovulation from the ruptured follicle during the luteal phase.
Thus, option D is the correct answer.

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