Question

Assertion (A): Corpus luteum secretes the hormone, progesterone.
Reason (R): Hormone Progesterone is essential for maintenance of the endometrium.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Hint:

Progesterone from the corpus luteum is crucial for maintaining pregnancy by supporting the endometrium until the placenta takes over.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: The corpus luteum, formed after ovulation, secretes progesterone, making Assertion (A) true.
Step 2: Progesterone prepares and maintains the endometrium for pregnancy, making Reason (R) true.
Step 3: Since progesterone from the corpus luteum directly supports the endometrium, (R) correctly explains (A).
Thus, both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).