Question

Identify the option a or b correctly along with its function/characteristic.

• A. a- tertiary follicle, forms Graafian follicle
• B. b- corpus luteum, secretes estrogen
• C. a- primary oocyte, prophase I of meiotic division
• D. b- corpus luteum, secretes progesterone

Answer 1

The correct option is D b- corpus luteum, secretes progesterone

a) It is a growing follicle in which ovum is in secondary oocyte stage.

b) The ovarian cortex contain a large mass of yellow cells, termed corpus luteum, formed in the cavity of an empty graffian follicle after the release of its ovum. The cells of the corpus luteum contain a yellow pigment called lutein and secrete the hormone progesterone and a small amount of estrogen during pregnancy and the hormone relaxin toward the end of pregnancy. So, the correct answer is 'b- corpus luteum, secretes progesterone'.