NEETBiologyHuman ReproductionMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following secretes the hormone, relaxin, during the later phase of pregnancy?
- AUterus
- BGraafian follicle
- CCorpus luteum
- DFoetus
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Correct answer: C
Corpus luteum is formed in ovary after
the ovulation and degenerates if
pregnancy does not occur.
In later phase of pregnancy the corpus
luteum secretes relaxin hormone.Relaxin
dilates the cervix and helps in
parturition. Graafian follicle, uterus and
foetus has no role in relaxin secretion.
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