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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Stimulates the maturation of follicles.
Options
A LH
B FSH
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C GnRH
D Progesterone
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), produced by the anterior pituitary gland, stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles in females. In males, it stimulates spermatogenesis.

Hint

The name of the hormone gives away its function: it stimulates the ovarian 'follicles'.

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