During the Follicular Phase of the Ovarian Cycle, One Follicle

question 57

Multiple Choice

During the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle, one follicle (the dominant follicle) will continue to develop because its cells

• A)are no longer able to secrete estrogen.
• B)have a diminished response to follicle- stimulating hormone (FSH).
• C)no longer respond to FSH.
• D)are unresponsive to luteinizing hormone (LH).
• E)maintain estrogen secretion in the face of falling FSH levels.

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