What Hormone Is Secreted by a Developing Follicle, and What

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Multiple Choice

What hormone is secreted by a developing follicle, and what are its effects?

• A) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which promotes further follicular development
• B) Luteinizing hormone (LH), which triggers ovulation when the follicle is mature
• C) Progesterone, which promotes development of the endometrium
• D) Estrogen, which stimulates the thickening of the endometrium

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