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Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE with respect to human ovary? (A) Estrogen is secreted by Graafian follicles and progesterone by corpus luteum (B) Estrogen is secreted by corpus luteum and progesterone by Graafian follicles (C) Both estrogen and progesterone are secreted by Graafian follicles (D) Both estrogen and progesterone are secreted by corpus luteum

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Correct option  (A) Estrogen is secreted by Graafian follicles and progesterone by corpus luteum

Explanation:

During puberty age hypothalamus releases GnRH harmone that promote secretion of gonadotrophins (FSH and LH) from anterior pituitary gland. 

FSH promotes growth and development of follicles in ovary two produce estrogen hormone, where as LH promotes ovulation and carpous leuteum formation which produces progesterone hormone that maintain endometrium of uterus. 



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