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Given below is an example of a particular structure and its special functional activity, e.g. Glomerulus and ultrafiltration. On a similar pattern, complete the following.

a. Corpus luteum and ________.


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Corpus luteum:

  1. Formation of corpus luteum happens in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.
  2. The follicle cell which is left in the ovary turns into the corpus luteum which secretes a hormone called progesterone.
  3. Progesterone keeps a healthy environment for the developing fetus.

Hence, Corpus luteum and progesterone.


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