Answer:
1. Providing structure --> Collagen makes skin strong yet flexible.
2. Maintaining homeostasis --> Insulin controls the concentration of sugar in the blood.
3. Fighting Disease --> IgA prevents the buildup of viruses and bacteria in the gut.
4. regulating chemical reactions --> Pepsin works in the stomach to speed up the breakdown of food.
Models show noticeable patterns, develop representations and explain scientific events.
Answer: The correct answer would be corpus albicans.
Explanation:
After ovulation, the ovarian follicle converts into corpus hemorrhagicum. After some time, it converts into a temporary endocrine structure termed as corpus luteum. It maintains high levels of progesterone which is necessary for maintenance of uterus lining.
However, in absence of pregnancy or fertilisation, the corpus luteum starts degrading and convert into the structure termed as corpus albicans.