Which hormone suppresses development of follicles during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?
A) GnRH
B) FSH
C) LH
D) prolactin
E) progesterone

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Progesterone, produced by the corpus luteum during the luteal phase, suppresses the development of new follicles by inhibiting the secretion of FSH and LH, thus preventing ovulation from occurring again during this phase.

Which Hormone Suppresses Development of Follicles During the Luteal Phase