Question

Differentiate between the following on the basis of what is mentioned within brackets.

Corpus callosum and corpus luteum (Function)

Answer 1

Explanation :

1. The white matter present below the cerebral cortex is called the corpus callosum.
2. The mass of the cells formed in an ovary after ovulation is called corpus luteum.

Corpus callosum	Corpus luteum
1. It does not function as an endocrine gland.	1. It functions as an endocrine gland.
2. Its function is to connect two hemispheres (cerebral hemisphere) of the brain.	2. Its function is to secrete the female hormone progesterone (pregnancy hormone).