Roughly twelve days after ovulation, the corpus luteum becomes nonfunctional and hypothalamic production of ________ increases.
A) FSH
B) progesterone
C) estrogen
D) LH
E) GnRH

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After the corpus luteum becomes nonfunctional, hypothalamic production of GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) increases. This increase in GnRH then leads to an increase in FSH and LH, which trigger the development of a new follicle and the next ovulation.

Roughly Twelve Days After Ovulation, the Corpus Luteum Becomes Nonfunctional