Which of the following does not happen during the luteal phase in the ovarian cycle?
A) The ruptured follicle remains in the ovary and changes to become a corpus luteum.
B) The corpus luteum releases estrogen and progesterone.
C) FSH and LH production is inhibited.
D) New egg development continues at this phase.

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The ruptured follicle remains in the ovary, but it changes to become a corpus luteum. As the corpus luteum, the follicle releases two hormones: estrogen and progesterone (another steroid hormone). This is the luteal phase in the ovarian cycle. Together these hormones inhibit FSH and LH production in the anterior pituitary. Again, this is a negative feedback mechanism. If an egg has just been released for a pregnancy to occur, no new eggs need to be developed at this time.

Which of the Following Does Not Happen During the Luteal