During the postovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle, _______ stimulate(s) the development of the corpus luteum.
A) progesterone
B) FSH
C) LH
D) estrogens

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LH (luteinizing hormone) stimulates the development of the corpus luteum, which is responsible for producing progesterone to prepare the uterus for possible implantation. FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) plays a role in the development of follicles in the ovaries during the preovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle. Estrogens are also produced during the preovulatory phase and are responsible for thickening the uterine lining.

During the Postovulatory Phase of the Menstrual Cycle, _______ Stimulate(s)