The reduction in progesterone and estrogen that occurs at the beginning of the follicular phase is responsible for stimulating follicular development through
A) stimulating the release of progesterone.
B) inhibiting the release of LH.
C) stimulating the release of luteinizing hormone (LH).
D) inhibiting the release of follicle -stimulating hormone (FSH).
E) stimulating the release of FSH.

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The reduction in progesterone and estrogen at the beginning of the follicular phase removes the negative feedback on the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, leading to an increase in the release of FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone), which stimulates follicular development.

The Reduction in Progesterone and Estrogen That Occurs at the Beginning