During the early follicular phase,the granulosa cells of a recruitable antral follicle respond primarily to which hormone?

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During the early follicular phase, the granulosa cells of a recruitable antral follicle respond primarily to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which stimulates the growth and maturation of the follicle. LH (choice B) plays a greater role in the later stages of the follicular phase, just prior to ovulation. Estradiol (choice C) is produced by the developing follicle and helps to promote follicle growth, but it is not the primary hormone that granulosa cells respond to during this phase. Progesterone (choice D) is not produced until after ovulation and during the luteal phase. Inhibin (choice E) is also produced by the developing follicle, but its primary function is to inhibit the secretion of FSH from the pituitary gland.

During the Early Follicular Phase,the Granulosa Cells of a Recruitable