Which Hormone Is Primarily Produced by the Corpus Luteum

question 145

Multiple Choice

Which hormone is primarily produced by the corpus luteum?

• A) follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
• B) progesterone
• C) testosterone
• D) androgens
• E) luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Definitions:

Tropic Hormones

Hormones that stimulate the release of other hormones from their target glands.

Tetraiodothyronine

Also known as thyroxine or T4, it's a thyroid hormone that plays crucial roles in metabolism and growth.

Thyroxine

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland, essential for regulating metabolism, growth, and development.

Relaxin

Polypeptide hormone secreted by the corpus luteum and placenta during pregnancy; facilitates the birth process by causing a softening and lengthening of the pubic symphysis and cervix.