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A. It begins to produce progesterone and estrogen.
B. It is maintained by human chorionic gonadotropin, so it continues to produce hormones.
C. It forms the placenta for the embryo.
D. It degenerates almost immediately, and the levels of estrogen and progesterone decline.


Answer: B

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