Which statement is incorrect?
A) Low levels of estrogen inhibit the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary in negative-feedback fashion.
B) Under the influence of estrogen from developing follicles, FSH and LH secretion both continue to decline throughout the follicular phase.
C) Both estrogen and progesterone are required to completely inhibit tonic LH secretion.
D) A high level of estrogen stimulates LH secretion and initiates the LH surge.
E) Progesterone powerfully inhibits both FSH and LH secretion.

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During the follicular phase, estrogen from developing follicles stimulates FSH and LH secretion, causing both to increase. As estrogen levels rise, FSH and LH secretion decline. Therefore, statement B is incorrect as it states that FSH and LH secretion continue to decline throughout the follicular phase.

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