Multiple choice

During the follicular phase, the dominant follicle arises as a result of secretion of which of the following hormones?

  1. Matrix-degrading proteases

  2. hCG

  3. Androgen

  4. LH

  5. FSH

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E 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.