NEETBiologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationMCQ+4 / −1
A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is
- Acorpus cardiacum
- Bcorpus luteum
- Ccorpus allatum
- Dpineal gland.
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Correct answer: B
Corpus luteum is the temporary endocrine gland formed in the ovary after ovulation. It release hormones like progesterone, oestrogen etc.
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