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A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is:

  1. A
    Pineal gland
  2. B
    Corpus cardiacum
  3. C
    Corpus luteum
  4. D
    Corpus allatum

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The Corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine structure in the ovary. It develops from a ruptured Graafian follicle after ovulation and secretes progesterone to maintain the uterine lining for potential pregnancy. If pregnancy doesn't occur, it degenerates.

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A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is:
A
Pineal gland
B
Corpus cardiacum
C
Corpus luteum
D
Corpus allatum

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