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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is produced by the anterior pituitary gland, as opposed to the corpus luteum.
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e
Secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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Whilst the corpus luteum may secrete some inhibin A, its primary function is the secretion of progesterone.
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c
Secretion of inhibin A
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The corpus luteum is a group of cells which arise from the remaining follicle after a maturing ovum is released. The main function of the corpus luteum is to secrete progesterone, thereby allowing the uterine wall to become more receptive to a fertilised egg. If pregnancy occurs, the corpus luteum continues secreting progesterone (and other hormones) until approximately week 12 of the pregnancy. If pregnancy does not occur, the corpus luteum breaks down and no longer secretes progesterone.
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a
Secretion of progesterone
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Whilst the corpus luteum may secrete some oestrogen, its primary function is the secretion of progesterone.
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b
Secretion of oestrogen
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If pregnancy occurs, the production of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) signals to the corpus luteum to continue secreting progesterone. However, hCG is not produced by the corpus luteum itself.
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d
Secretion of human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG)
Concept
Chapter
2693
3841
Menstrual cycle
Topic
175
Reproductive Physiology
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What is the primary function of the corpus luteum during the menstrual cycle?
a