Which Is TRUE About the Maturation of Ovarian Follicles

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which is TRUE about the maturation of ovarian follicles?

• A)Granulosa cells produce androgens,which stimulates follicle maturation.
• B)Theca cells produce estrogen,which is converted to the androgens that stimulate follicle maturation.
• C)On day 1 of the cycle,growing follicles have both FSH and LH receptors on granulosa cells.
• D)Growing follicles produce estrogen,which further stimulates follicle maturation.
• E)Follicle maturation is stimulated when FSH binds to theca cells and LH binds to granulosa cells.

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