If after ovulation no pregnancy results, the corpus luteum

  • A

    Is maintained by the presence of progesterone

  • B

    Degenerates in a short time

  • C

    Becomes active and secretes lot of $FSH$ and $LH$

  • D

    Produces lot of oxytocin and relaxin

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