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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 A 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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