Which Statement Regarding Estrogen During the Follicular Phase Is True

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding estrogen during the follicular phase is true?

• A) At high concentrations, estrogen has a negative feedback effect on the hypothalamus, suppressing luteinizing hormone.
• B) At low concentrations, estrogen has a positive feedback effect on the anterior pituitary, increasing FSH and LH secretions.
• C) Along with follicle-stimulating hormone, estrogen stimulates the proliferation of granulosa cells.
• D) Estrogen initiates the sloughing off of the endometrium.

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