An increase in the level of estrogen in the ovarian cycle feeds back to (increase/decrease) the secretion of FSH and to (increase/decrease) the secretion of LH.
A) decrease; decrease
B) decrease; increase
C) increase; decrease
D) increase; increase

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An increase in estrogen levels in the ovarian cycle has a negative feedback effect on the secretion of FSH, leading to a decrease in its secretion. However, it has a positive feedback effect on the secretion of LH, leading to an increase in its secretion. Therefore, the correct answer is B - decrease in FSH secretion and increase in LH secretion.

An Increase in the Level of Estrogen in the Ovarian