The main function of mammalian corpus luteum is to produce

Estrogen only

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Progesterone

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Human chorionic gonadotropin

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Relaxin only

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Solution

The correct option is D Progesterone
The corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine structure in female mammals, that is involved in the production of relatively high levels of progesterone.
Thus, the correct answer is option (B), 'Progesterone'.

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