Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe Control

question 175

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT correctly describe control of ovarian hormone secretion?

• A)Low levels of estrogen inhibit the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary in negative-feedback fashion.
• B)Under the influence of estrogen from developing follicles, secretion of both FSH and LH continues to decline throughout the follicular phase.
• C) Both estrogen and progesterone are required to completely inhibit tonic LH secretion.
• D) A high level of estrogen stimulates LH secretion and initiates the LH surge.

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The male sex hormone.

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A steroid hormone that plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and the promotion of secondary sexual characteristics such as muscle and bone mass.