Where Does the Preparatory Reaction Take Place Within the Cell

question 23

Multiple Choice

Where does the preparatory reaction take place within the cell?

• A) mitochondrial matrix
• B) mitochondrial cristae
• C) nucleus
• D) cytoplasm
• E) endoplasmic reticulum

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Definitions:

Anterior Pituitary

The anterior pituitary is a gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones which regulate many bodily functions, including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Follicle Maturation

The process by which ovarian follicles mature and prepare for ovulation, under the influence of hormones.

FSH

Follicle-stimulating hormone, a gonadotropin released by the anterior pituitary gland which stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in females and spermatogenesis in males.

GnRH

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, a peptide hormone responsible for the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary.