Question

Corpus luteum secretes a hormone called

• A. Aldosterone
• B. Testosterone
• C. Prolactin
• D. Progesterone

Answer 1

The correct option is D Progesterone

Prolactin :

Prolactin is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary. It results in the development of mammary glands.

Progesterone :

After ovulation, the remnants of the graafian follicle (present in the ovary) changes into a body called the corpus luteum. Corpus luteum secretes progesterone. This helps in maintaining pregnancy and enhances the alveolar proliferation of the mammary glands. This helps in milk secretion too.




Aldosterone :

Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid secreted by adrenal cortex and plays a vital role in the regulation of water and salt balance in the body.

Final answer:

b. Progesterone

Summary :

Hormone secreted by corpus luteum
After ovulation, the remnants of the graafian follicle (present in the ovary) changes into a body called the corpus luteum.



Corpus luteum secretes progesterone. This helps in maintaining pregnancy and enhances the alveolar proliferation of the mammary glands. This helps in milk secretion too.

Final answer:

b. Progesterone