Multiple Choice
What is the primary goal of the secretory phase of the uterine cycle?
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27. The Reproductive System
Introduction to the Reproductive System
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Which of the following statements about the corpus luteum is false?
A
The corpus luteum is a permanent structure in the ovary.
B
The corpus luteum degenerates if pregnancy does not occur.
C
The corpus luteum secretes progesterone.
D
The corpus luteum forms from the ruptured follicle after ovulation.
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Understand the role of the corpus luteum in the female reproductive system. It is a temporary endocrine structure involved in the menstrual cycle and early pregnancy.
Recognize that the corpus luteum forms from the ruptured follicle after ovulation. This is a key part of its lifecycle.
Identify the function of the corpus luteum, which is to secrete hormones, primarily progesterone, to maintain the uterine lining for a potential pregnancy.
Note that if pregnancy does not occur, the corpus luteum degenerates, leading to a decrease in progesterone and the onset of menstruation.
Evaluate the statement that the corpus luteum is a permanent structure. This is false because the corpus luteum is temporary and degenerates if pregnancy does not occur.
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