Which of the Following Statements Concerning Control of Ovarian Hormone

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning control of ovarian hormone secretion is incorrect?

• A) Low levels of estrogen inhibit the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary in negative-feedback fashion.
• B) Under the influence of estrogen from developing follicles, FSH and LH secretion both continue to decline throughout the follicular phase.
• C) Both estrogen and progesterone are required to completely inhibit tonic LH secretion.
• D) A high level of estrogen stimulates LH secretion and initiates the LH surge.
• E) Progesterone powerfully inhibits both FSH and LH secretion.

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