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Corpus luteum secretes a hormone called...

Corpus luteum secretes a hormone called

A

prolactin

B

progesterone

C

aldosterone

D

testostevone

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Corpus luteum secretes a hormone called as progesterone which suppom pregnancy and stimulates development the mammary gland tor the milk prodution in female.
Prolactin also known as luteotropic hormone. its a protein hormone that is invoived in production of milk in females. The source for prolactin secretion is anterior pituttary gland.
Testosterone stimulates muscular growth, growth of facial and axillary hair, aggressiveness. low pitch of voice. etc. The source for the secretion of testosterone is Leydig cells or interstitial cells.
Atdosterone is secreted by adrenal cortex and plays a role in reabsorption of sodium ions. etc
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