Which Hormone Initiates the Maturation of the Ovarian Follicle

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which hormone initiates the maturation of the ovarian follicle?

• A) Estrogen
• B) Follicle-stimulating hormone
• C) Progesterone
• D) Luteinizing hormone

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