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(b) : Corpus luteum secretes steroid hormones progesterone and estrogen, to make uterus suitable for implantation (in case fertilisation occurs) and i

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(b) : Corpus luteum secretes steroid hormones progesterone and estrogen, to make uterus suitable for implantation (in case fertilisation occurs) and it&rsquo;s maintenance (mainly endometrium).

Column 1	Column II
$(a)$ $6-14$ days	$(1)$ It is known as menstrual cycle
$(b)$ $1-5$ days	$(2)$ Polar body is down
$(c)$ $15-28$ days	$(3)$ It is known as proliferative phase
	$(4)$ Endometrium is prepared forimplantation of embryo

The main function of mammalian corpus luteum is to produce

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What role does pituitary gonadotropins play during follicular and ovulatory phases of menstrual cycle ? Explain the shifts in steroidal secretions.

$A$ : Corpus luteum begins to atrophy after a short life of $10 \;to \;14$ days, if fertilisation does not occur.
$R$ : Luteolysis may be due to withdrawal of $LH$ support

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Match the columns.

Column 1 Column II

$(a)$ $6-14$ days $(1)$ It is known as menstrual cycle

$(b)$ $1-5$ days $(2)$ Polar body is down

$(c)$ $15-28$ days $(3)$ It is known as proliferative phase

$(4)$ Endometrium is prepared forimplantation of embryo

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