Multiple choice

During the ovarian cycle, the first part of the menstrual cycle is known as the follicular phase. The luteal phase follows ovulation. The initial recruitment of primordial follicles into the preantral phase is hormone independent. Which of the following statements?

  1. The beggining phase of the menstrual cycle is known as the luteal phase.

  2. The initiation of the preantral phase of follicular development is under the control of two hormones named as LH and FSH.

  3. The advancement of the antral follicle is predicated on the expression of receptors for FSH and LH.

  4. Ovulation occurs to reciprocate a sudden increase in plasma FSH.
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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.

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