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A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is

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  1. APineal gland
  2. BCorpus cardiacum
  3. CCorpus luteum
  4. DCorpus allatum

Correct answer

C. Corpus luteum

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The corpus luteum is the temporary endocrine structure formed in the ovary after ovulation. It is responsible for the release of hormones like progesterone, estrogen, etc. The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the brain of animals. The pineal gland produces melatonin that modulates sleep patterns in both circadian and seasonal cycles. Corpus cardiacum: In insects, it is located posterior to the brain and function in the storage and secretion of a brain hormone. The corpus allatum (plural: corpora allata) i

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