In human females the secretion of estrogen is stimulated by:
Correct answer: A. Follicle stimulating hormone
- A. Follicle stimulating hormone
- B. Luteinizing hormone
- C. Prolactin
- D. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
Explanation
FSH stimulates ovarian follicles, whose granulosa cells produce estrogen during follicular development. LH also contributes later in the cycle, but FSH is the expected answer for initial estrogen secretion.
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