The Reduction in Progesterone and Estrogen That Occurs at the Beginning

question 147

Multiple Choice

The reduction in progesterone and estrogen that occurs at the beginning of the follicular phase is responsible for stimulating follicular development through

• A) stimulating the release of progesterone.
• B) inhibiting the release of LH.
• C) stimulating the release of luteinizing hormone (LH).
• D) inhibiting the release of follicle -stimulating hormone (FSH).
• E) stimulating the release of FSH.

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