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What is the fate of corpus luteum in case of unfertilized egg?

ARapid proliferation

BDegeneration

CSecretion of progesterone

DOnset of next menstrual cycle

Answer:

B. Degeneration

Read Explanation:

Corpus luteum releases progesterone to support endometrium required for homing the embryo. But if the egg is not fertilized, the endometrium is useless and should be released off to save energy. Thus corpus luteum is degraded.


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