Asked by elizabeth lugones on Apr 27, 2024
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Which of the following hormones is best associated with maturation of the follicle?
A) FSH
B) LH
C) HCG
D) GnRH
E) progesterone
Follicle Maturation
The process by which ovarian follicles mature and prepare for ovulation, under the influence of hormones.
FSH
Follicle-stimulating hormone, a gonadotropin released by the anterior pituitary gland which stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in females and spermatogenesis in males.
GnRH
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone, a peptide hormone responsible for the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary.
- Achieve an understanding of the responsibilities and impacts of assorted hormones in the human reproductive system.
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Shannon VictoriaApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) is responsible for the maturation of the ovarian follicle in females. It stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles and helps in the production of estrogen.
Learning Objectives
- Achieve an understanding of the responsibilities and impacts of assorted hormones in the human reproductive system.