wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Name a hormone secreted by corpus luteum.

Open in App
Solution

After ovulation, the ruptured follicle is converted to a structure called corpus luteum, which secretes mainly progesterone. Progesterone supports the pregnancy. Progesterone also acts on the mammary glands and stimulates the formation of alveoli (sac-like structures which store milk) and milk secretion.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Gonads
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon