Question

After ovulation, endocrine part of ovary is

• A. Corpus luteum
• B. Corpus callosum
• C. Corpus spongiosum
• D. Corpus albicans

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

• Corpus luteum is a glandular structure developed from the ruptured graafian follicle after the release of ovum i.e. ovulation.
• Before ovulation, there internal cells of ovarian follicles are major source of endocrine hormones.
• After ovulation, corpus luteum acts as a temporary endocrine gland. It secretes large quantity of progesterone and small amount of estrogen.
• So, the correct option is 'Corpus luteum'.