Estrogen is secreted by cells of
theca interna
theca externa
theca interna cells of developing Graffian follicles
corpus luteum
Correct Answer :
C. theca interna cells of developing Graffian follicles
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theca interna
theca externa
theca interna cells of developing Graffian follicles
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uterus
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adenohypophysis of pitiutary
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islets of Langerhans
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