What Hormone(s) are Produced and Released by the Corpus Luteum

Question

What hormone(s) are produced and released by the corpus luteum following ovulation?
A) FSH and LH
B) estrogen
C) progesterone
D) both estrogen and progesterone

Accepted Answer

The corpus luteum, formed from the remnants of the follicle after ovulation, produces and releases both estrogen and progesterone. These hormones are crucial for preparing the endometrium for potential pregnancy.