NEET2007ZoologyHuman ReproductionActual
If mammalian ovum fails to get fertilized, which one of the following is unlikely?
Options
- ACorpus luteum will disintegrate
- BEstrogen secretion further decreases
- CPrimary follicle starts developing
- DProgesterone secretion rapidly declines
Correct answer
B. Estrogen secretion further decreases
Step-by-step solution
If mammalian ovum fails to get fertilized, the oestrogen secretion does not decrease further while corpus luteum will disintegrate. Primary follicle starts developing and progesterone secretion rapidly declines.