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6 years ago
Before the placenta functions, the corpus luteum is the primary source for synthesis of which hormone?
a.   Cortisol and thyroxine
b.   Estrogen and progesterone
c.   Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulation hormone (FSH)
d.   Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)
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6 years ago
Good question!

b.   Estrogen and progesterone

The CL produces progesterone and estrogen for the 1st 8-10 weeks of pregnancy until the placenta takes over this function.

The high levels of estrogen and progesterone cause suppression of LH and FSH.

T4 and T3 are produced in the adrenal gland
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