Multiple choice

During the follicular phase, which among the following triggers the maturation of early-stage ovarian follicles and dominant follicle?

  1. Matrix-degrading proteases

  2. FSH

  3. hCG

  4. Androgens

  5. Hemopexin degradation

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) causes maturation of a cohort of early-stage ovarian follicles; one of these will ultimately become the dominant or graafian follicle.