For the 10 Days Following Ovulation in a Nonpregnant Menstrual

question 22

Multiple Choice

For the 10 days following ovulation in a nonpregnant menstrual cycle, the main source of progesterone is the

• A) adrenal cortex.
• B) anterior pituitary.
• C) corpus luteum.
• D) developing follicle.
• E) placenta.

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