During the follicular phase the
A)pituitary secretes FSH.
B)follicle secretes estrogen.
C)pituitary secretes increasing amounts of LH.
D)All apply.

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During the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, the pituitary gland secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which stimulates the growth and development of a follicle in the ovary. As the follicle develops, it secretes increasing amounts of estrogen. As estrogen levels rise, they stimulate the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland. LH triggers ovulation and the release of the mature egg from the ovary. Therefore, all choices apply during the follicular phase.

During the Follicular Phase the