Relaxin is secreted by (a) corpus luteum (b) ovary (c) pituitary (d) pineal

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A. Relaxin is produced by the corpus luteum of the ovary.

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In menstrual cycle one ovum is released from either ovaries and the remaining graffian follicle converts into corpus luteum which will secret progesterone for only 7 days but if pregnancy occurs then it secret progesterone for 3 months , in this scenario how the corpus luteum will secret RELAXIN at the parturition at 9 month if it is already died and replaced by placenta?

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(i) FSH secreted by the anterior pituitary stimulates the ovarian follicle to secrete estrogen which stimulates the proliferation of the endometrium.

(ii) LH secreted by the anterior pituitary stimulates the development of corpus luteum which secretes progesterone.

(iii) Reduced production of LH from anterior pituitary causes degeneration of corpus luteum, thereby progesterone production is reduced.

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Relaxin is secreted by (a) corpus luteum (b) ovary (c) pituitary (d) pineal

A. Relaxin is produced by the corpus luteum of the ovary​.

A. Relaxin is produced by the corpus luteum of the ovary.