Question

Corpus luteum in mammals is present in

• A. Heart and initiates atrial contraction
• B. Brain and connects the two cerebral hemispheres
• C. Ovaries and produces progesterone
• D. Skin and acts as pain receptor

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Ovaries and produces progesterone

The corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine structure in female mammals, that is involved in the production of high amounts of progesterone. The corpus luteum develops from an ovarian follicle present in the ovary during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Once, the secondary oocyte is released from the follicle during ovulation, it results in the formation of corpus luteum.
Thus, the correct answer is option C.