The figure shows a section of the human ovary. Select the option which gives the correct identification of A, B, C. (i) A is a group of primary follicles that gradually matures under the influence of LH and FSH. (ii) C is the Graafian follicle which starts producing a hormone called progesterone. (iii) C is a corpus luteum that secretes FSH. (iv) B is the Graafian follicle which ruptures during mid of the cycle.

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The figure shows a section of the human ovary. Select the option which gives the correct identification of A, B, C. <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Question" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/b-9laap75u0npq.png" /> (i) A is a group of primary follicles that gradually matures under the influence of LH and FSH. (ii) C is the Graafian follicle which starts producing a hormone called progesterone. (iii) C is a corpus luteum that secretes FSH. (iv) B is the Graafian follicle which ruptures during mid of the cycle. (A) i and ii are correct (B) ii and iii are correct (C) i and iii are correct (D) i and iv are correct

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Corpus luteum, yellow hormone-secreting body in the female reproductive system that secretes progesterone which further maintains endometrium. Graafian follicle produce a hormone called estrogen by the follicular granulosa cells.
If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum involutes to form the corpus Albicans that is filled with fibrous tissue.