The ____ develops into a corpus luteum.

A) zona pellucida
B) uterine wall
C) primary oocyte
D) secondary oocyte
E) follicle

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that produces hormones, primarily progesterone, following ovulation.

Zona Pellucida

The thick, transparent covering that surrounds the plasma membrane of a mammalian ovum.

Uterine Wall

The muscular layer of the uterus, crucial for menstrual cycles and expanding during pregnancy to accommodate a growing fetus.