$A$ : If fertilization occurs, the corpus luteum is rescued from regression by human chorionic gonadotropin, which is produced by placenta.
$R$ : In first trimester the corpus luteum stimulates by $hCG$ is responsible for the production of progesterone.

  • A

    Assertion and Reason both are correct and  also correct explantion.

  • B

    Assertion and Reason both are correct but not explanation of assertion.

  • C

    Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.

  • D

    Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.

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