Which of the choices below occurs if implantation is successful?
A) The ovarian cycle begins.
B) The corpus luteum is maintained until the placenta takes over its hormone-producing functions.
C) The corpus luteum degenerates and becomes the corpus albicans.
D) Increased levels of FSH will be produced.

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If implantation is successful, the embryo will secrete human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), which will signal the corpus luteum to continue producing estrogen and progesterone to support the developing embryo. The placenta will eventually take over hormone production, but until then, the corpus luteum will be maintained.

Which of the Choices Below Occurs If Implantation Is Successful