Which of the following hormones stimulates the development of primary follicles in the ovary?
Correct answer: D. Follicle stimulating hormone
- A. Estrogen
- B. Progesterone
- C. Luteinizing hormone
- D. Follicle stimulating hormone
Explanation
Follicle stimulating hormone from the anterior pituitary stimulates primary follicles in the ovary to grow and mature, as its name suggests. Luteinizing hormone triggers ovulation and forms the corpus luteum, while oestrogen and progesterone are produced by the ovary rather than acting to start follicle development.
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About Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle covers the coordinated changes in the ovaries and uterus, including menstruation, follicular growth, ovulation and corpus luteum formation. It links follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, oestrogen and progesterone with endometrial changes, and distinguishes the ovarian cycle from the uterine cycle and the hormonal events of pregnancy.
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