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A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is

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pineal gland

B

corpus cardiacum

C

corpus luteum

D

corpus allatum

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(c) corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine gland in the human body. It secretes small amount of estradiol and significant amount of progesterone hormone. In the absence of fertilisation, the corpus luteum degenerates.
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