The corpus luteum

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2022-08-17

The corpus luteum.

Is essential for the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle.
Development is controlled by the pituitary gland.
Secretes hormones in early pregnancy when stimulated by pituitary gland hormones.
Is greyish-white in colour.
Begins to atrophy in the second month of pregnancy.

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A. True By its secretion of oestrogen and progesterone.

B. True It depends on luteinizing hormone (LH).

C. False It is controlled by human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) from the early placenta.

D. False It is yellow; corpus luteum is Latin for ‘yellow body’.

E. False It is essential for the first three months of pregnancy

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