GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HUMAN BODY AND REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Release of ovum from follicle or ovulation is induced by
A
luteinizing hormone (LH)
B
somatotrophin hormone (STH)
C
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
D
thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ovulation is release of the eggs from the ovary into the uterine tubes, the site of fertilization. Ovulation is stimulated by release of luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland. After a surge of LH is released, ovulation occurs about 2 days later.

Detailed explanation-2: -Final answer: Higher levels of estrogen will cause the release of ovum from the Graaffian follicle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a natural hormone that helps with the final maturation of the eggs and triggers the ovaries to release the mature eggs (ovulation).

Detailed explanation-4: -Luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone causes the pituitary gland in the brain to make and secrete the hormones luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). In men, these hormones cause the testicles to make testosterone. In women, they cause the ovaries to make estrogen and progesterone.

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