Question

Corpus luteum is responsible for the secretion of which hormone?

(a) Estrogen

(b) Progesterone

(c) Vasopressin

(d) Melatonin

The question was asked by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

This interesting question is from Chemical Control and Coordination topic in chapter Chemical Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct choice is (b) Progesterone

The explanation is: Ovaries produce two groups of steroid hormones known as estrogen and progesterone. After ovulation, the ruptured follicle is converted into a structure known as corpus luteum, which is responsible for progesterone secretion.