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Reproduction in Lower and Higher Animals — BIOLOGY STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceBIOLOGYReproduction in Lower and Higher Animals3 Marks
Question
Give significance: Corpus luteum.
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Answer

  1. Corpus luteum is the temporary source of female hormone, progesterone.
  2. Corpus luteum is formed from empty Graafian follicle after the process of ovulation.
  3. Due to progesterone secreted from corpus luteum, the endometrial wall of uterus undergoes repair and increase in thickness.
  4. Progesterone is a gestational hormone and thus pregnancy is maintained if corpus luteum is well functional.

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