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What was the common belief about female reproduction cycle that Allen disproved?
It's controlled by the pancreas
It's controlled by substances in the corpus luteum
It's controlled by the brain
It's not influenced by hormones
Answer
In the late 19th century, it was commonly believed that the female reproductive cycle was controlled by substances in the corpus luteum. This belief was based on the observation that the corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine gland that produces progesterone, a hormone that is necessary for pregnancy.
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