The substance secreted by the corpus luteum is a/an

Hormone

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Enzyme

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Pheromone

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Bile

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Solution

The correct option is A Hormone
Corpus luteum is the hormone secreting body in the female reproductive system. It is formed in the ovary at the site of follicle or sac, that has matured. It secretes progesterone, a hormone, that causes the change in the uterus. Progesterone is responsible for implantation and helps to maintain pregnancy.
Thus, the correct answer is A.

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