Question

Corpus luteum secretes a hormone called

• A. prolactin
• B. progesterone
• C. aldosterone
• D. testosterone

Answer 1

The correct option is B progesterone

Corpus luteum secretes a hormone called progesterone which supports pregnancy and stimulates development of the mammary glands for the milk production in females.

Prolactin also known as luteotropic hormone, its a protein hormone that is involved in production of milk in females. The source for prolactin secretion is anterior pituitary gland.

Aldosterone is secreted by adrenal cortex and plays a role in reabsorption of sodium ions, etc.

The Leydig cells or interstitial cells, which are present in the intertubular spaces produce a group of hormones called androgens mainly testosterone.