The Primary Function of the Corpus Luteum Is to

question 5

Multiple Choice

The primary function of the corpus luteum is to

• A) nourish and protect the egg cell.
• B) produce prolactin in the alveoli.
• C) maintain progesterone and estrogen synthesis after ovulation has occurred.
• D) stimulate the development of the mammary glands.
• E) support pregnancy in the second and third trimesters.

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Definitions:

Regulation of Respiration

The processes involved in controlling the rate and depth of breathing.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body and returns carbon dioxide back to the lungs to be exhaled.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration. It is naturally present in air and is absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

Bicarbonate Ions

Ions that act as a buffer in bodily fluids to maintain pH balance and are involved in the carbon dioxide transport and delivery system.