The function of the corpus luteum is to
A)release the egg.
B)produce hormones that trigger ovulation.
C)contribute to the placenta.
D)produce oxytocin and prolactin during childbirth.
E)produce hormones that help maintain the early pregnancy.

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The corpus luteum produces hormones, specifically progesterone and estrogen, which help maintain the early stages of pregnancy by thickening the uterine lining and preventing further ovulation. This function is critical for supporting embryonic development until the placenta is fully functional and can take over hormone production.

The Function of the Corpus Luteum Is to