Question

A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is
A) Corpus allatum
B) Pineal gland
C) Corpus cardiacum
D) Corpus luteum

Answer 1

Hint: It is the endocrine temporary structure developed during ovulation in the ovary. It has the responsibility of releasing hormones such as oestrogen, progesterone, etc.

Complete answer:
First we should know about the human endocrine system to answer this question. The human endocrine system is a collection of ductless glands, controls the functions of the body by secreting hormones. In order to act on particular target organs and distant tissues, hormones work on neighbouring tissues or are transported in the bloodstream. Endocrine system diseases may result from the under secretion or oversecretion of hormones or the failure of target organs or tissues to respond effectively to hormones.
Now, let us find the solution from the options-
A large mass of yellow cells , called corpus luteum, are found in the ova cortex, produced in the cavity of an empty graafian follicle after the ovum is released.
The ova cortex may have a degenerating corpus luteum represented by a white body or corpus albicans.
It reveals that the degenerating corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine gland.

Thus, the correct answer is option (D) Corpus luteum.

Note:Corpus luteum, the female reproductive system's yellow hormone-secreting body. It is produced at the site of a follicle, or sac, in an ovary that has matured and produced its ovum, or egg, in the ovulation process. The corpus luteum consists of lutein cells that, as yellow pigment and lipids accumulate inside the granulosa cells lining the follicle, form immediately after ovulation.