ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE
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Question
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The ovarian follicle is stimulated to mature and ripen by:
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FSH
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LH
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Estrogen
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Progesterone
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -FSH stimulates granulosa cells in the ovarian follicles to synthesize aromatase, which converts androgens produced by the thecal cells to estradiol.
Detailed explanation-2: -The follicular phase ends with the abrupt elevation of serum LH (and FSH) levels that causes the rupture of the follicle and the release of its mature oocyte (ovulation).
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