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Assertion :Corpus luteum is produced by Graafian follicle after ovulation. Reason: It secretes estrogen which is necessary to maintain pregnancy.

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Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
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Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
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Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
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The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
After ovulation, the empty Graafian follicle turns into the yellow body called corpus luteum. It becomes a temporary endocrine gland secreting progesterone which helps in implantation. oestrogen is the hormone which helps to maintain the secondary sexual characters in the female.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.

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