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Hormones of the Menstrual Cycle

publish date: 2026/06/18 03:07:56.933342 UTC

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OVARIAN CYCLE UTERINE CYCLE Follicle Development Ovulation Corpus Luteum Pregnancy Growing follicle Mature follicle Day 14 Ovulation Corpus luteum Corpus luteum maintained Regresses if no pregnancy Menstruation Proliferative Phase Secretory Phase Pregnancy Implantation (~Day 23) 0 4 8 12 14 16 20 24 28 Time (Days)

Which hormone causes the maturity of the egg and is part of the early phase of the ovarian cycle?

Correct Answer

FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)

Explanation

FSH stimulates the development and maturation of the egg within the ovarian follicle, marking the start of the ovarian cycle.

Reference

Biology: A self-teaching guide

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