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Corpus luteum produces

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Luteinizing hormone
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Progesterone
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Luteotrophic hormone
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Inhibin
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Solution

The correct option is B Progesterone
The corpus luteum secretes ovarian hormone named progesterone and a small amount of estradiol. These hormone continue the hypertophy of endometrial lining in the uterus and fallopian tubes and maintain it throughout pregnancy.
So, the correct answer is 'Progesterone'.

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