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Standard XII
Biology
Changes during Menstrual Cycle
After ovulati...
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After ovulation, endocrine part of ovary is
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Corpus luteum
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Corpus callosum
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Corpus spongiosum
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Corpus albicans
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Solution
The correct option is
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Corpus luteum
Corpus luteum is a glandular structure developed from the ruptured graafian follicle after the release of ovum i.e. ovulation.
Before ovulation, there internal cells of ovarian follicles are major source of endocrine hormones.
After ovulation, corpus luteum acts as a temporary endocrine gland. It secretes large quantity of progesterone and small amount of estrogen.
So, the correct option is 'Corpus luteum'.
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