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Which hormone does the corpus luteum primarily secrete to maintain pregnancy?

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Question

Which hormone does the corpus luteum primarily secrete to maintain pregnancy?

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  • Estrogen

  • Relaxin

  • Progesterone

  • Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Solution

The corpus luteum primarily secretes progesterone, which is essential for maintaining pregnancy. This contrasts with the Graafian follicle, whose granular cells secrete estrogen.

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