The corpus luteum is a gland that

A. secretes progesterone.
B. forms from a mature follicle after ovulation.
C. Both "forms from a mature follicle after ovulation" and "secretes mainly progesterone" are correct.
D. releases the secondary oocyte.
E. degenerates into a zygote if pregnancy does not occur.


Answer: C

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