In Women, Which Hormone Stimulates the Growth of a Follicle

question 31

Multiple Choice

In women, which hormone stimulates the growth of a follicle in the ovary?

• A) FSH
• B) ACTH
• C) TSH
• D) prolactin

Understand the characteristics of REM sleep and its importance to psychological functioning.

Appreciate the role of nonconscious processes in daily life.

Understand the concept of cognitive appraisals in the context of stress and anxiety.

Grasp the stages of the general adaptation syndrome and their physiological implications.

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Definitions:

Juxtaglomerular Cells

Specialized cells in the kidney that help regulate blood pressure by secreting renin.

Renal Corpuscle

The initial filtering component of the nephron in the kidney, consisting of the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.

Filtration Slits

Narrow openings between the extensions of the podocytes in the kidney that filter blood to form urine.

Hydrostatic Pressure

The pressure exerted by a fluid at equilibrium due to the force of gravity.