In the Absence of Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

Question

In the absence of human chorionic gonadotropin,
A) the corpus albicans starts secreting progesterone.
B) the rate of placental development accelerates.
C) labor is initiated.
D) the corpus luteum deteriorates into the corpus albicans.

Accepted Answer

Without human chorionic gonadotropin, which is produced by the developing placenta, the corpus luteum deteriorates into the corpus albicans, leading to a decrease in progesterone production and potential pregnancy failure.