Which part of ovary in mammals acts as an endocrine gland after ovulation ?

Vitelline membrane

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Corpus luteum

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Stroma

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Germinal epithelium

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Solution

The correct option is B Corpus luteum
After ovulation, the ruptured graafian follicle develops yellow carotene pigment or lutein and transforms into the corpus luteum.
It becomes a temporary endocrine gland secreting progesterone with a small quantity of estrogen.

Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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Which of the following does not act as an endocrine gland as well as an exocrine gland ?

(a) testis

(b) ovary

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