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The given diagram shows different stages of the reproductive cycle and its hormonal control in a human female. Hormone X and hormone Y are identified as

Correct answer: A. Luteinizing hormone, progesterone

  • A. Luteinizing hormone, progesterone
  • B. Luteinizing hormone, Follicle Stimulating hormone
  • C. Follicle stimulating hormone, progesterone
  • D. Follicle stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone

Explanation

X is a pituitary hormone that is secreted for ovulation to occur, so it's LH. Y is an ovarian hormone that increases endometrial thickness in the secretory phase and starts to secrete after ovulation has occurred, so it's progesterone. So option A is correct.Options B, C, and D give incorrect combinations of hormones.

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