Peaks of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) production occur during ________.
A) the menstrual flow phase of the uterine cycle
B) the beginning of the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle
C) the period just before ovulation
D) the end of the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle
E) the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle

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LH and FSH peak just before ovulation, which marks the end of the follicular phase and the beginning of the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle. This surge in hormone production triggers the release of the mature egg from the ovary.

Peaks of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Production