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A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is:

1. (a) Corpus cardiacum
2. (b) Corpus luteum
3. (c) Corpus allatum
4. (d) Pineal gland

Correct answer: (b) Corpus luteum

Solution

The corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine gland formed from the ruptured follicle after ovulation. It secretes progesterone (and some estrogen) for a limited time, then degenerates if pregnancy does not occur.

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