Class 12th Biology 2017 Set2 Delhi Board Paper Solution

Question 25

Name the hormones secreted and write their functions :

(i) By corpus luteum and placenta (any two).

(ii) During follicular phase and parturition

Answer

(i) Hormones secreted by corpus luteum

● Progesterone It converts the endometrium to its secretory stage and prepares the uterus for implantation.

● Oestradiol It acts as a growth hormone for tissue of the reproductive organs, supporting the vaginal lining, endometrium, etc. Hormones secreted by placenta ● hCG Human Chorionic Gonadotropin. It stimulates and maintains the corpus luteum to secrete progesterone until the end of pregnancy.



● hCS Human Chorionic Somatomammotropin. It stimulates the growth of mammary glands during pregnancy.

 

(ii) Hormone secreted during follicular phase

● FSH Follicular Stimulating Hormone. It stimulates the ovarian follicles to secrete oestrogen. Hormone secreted during parturition

● Relaxin It increases the flexibility of pubis symphysis and helps in the dilation of uterine cervix during labour