Ovulation occurs in response to the release of an anterior pituitary hormone known as ________ hormone.
A) antidiuretic
B) thyroid-stimulating
C) luteinizing
D) follicle-stimulating

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The anterior pituitary hormone that triggers ovulation is luteinizing hormone (LH). This hormone, along with follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), is responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and the development of the ovarian follicle. LH surges just before ovulation, triggering the release of the mature egg from the ovary.

Ovulation Occurs in Response to the Release of an Anterior