Multiple choice

During the ovarian cycle

  1. ovulation in females take place in response to a sudden increase in plasma FSH

  2. the beginning of the preantral phase of follicular development is under the control of LH

  3. the advancement of the antral follicle bank upon the expression of receptors for FSH and LH

  4. the luteal phase is the first part of the menstrual cycle
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Explanation

During the preantral phase, the follicular cells acquire receptors for various hormones. The granulosa cells develop receptors for FSH and estrogen while the thecal cells acquire receptors for LH. Ovulation occurs in response to a sudden rise in plasma LH.

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