Corpus luteum in mammals occurs in:

Ovaries and produce progesterone

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The correct option is A
Ovaries and produce progesterone

The follicular cells of the empty Graafian follicle form a yellow body called corpus luteum. The corpus luteum secretes progesterone and a smaller amount of estradiol.

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Corpus luteum in mammals occurs in:

The correct option is A Ovaries and produce progesterone The follicular cells of the empty Graafian follicle form a yellow body called corpus luteum. The corpus luteum secretes progesterone and a smaller amount of estradiol.

The correct option is A
Ovaries and produce progesterone

The follicular cells of the empty Graafian follicle form a yellow body called corpus luteum. The corpus luteum secretes progesterone and a smaller amount of estradiol.