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Which hormone is responsible for ovulation?


A

LH

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B

FSH

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C

GH

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D

MSH

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Solution

The correct option is A

LH


The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

  1. Ovulation is the release of a mature egg (ovum) from the ovary in the female body.
  2. The luteinizing hormone(LH) regulates the menstrual cycle and releases the egg from the ovary.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

  1. The follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH) regulates the menstrual cycle and stimulates the growth of eggs in the ovary.
  2. The levels of FSH change throughout the menstrual cycle.

Option C:

  1. Growth hormone(GH) helps in sexual differentiation and maturation and involve in gametogenesis and ovulation.
  2. GH levels increase during childhood and peak during puberty.

Option D:

Melanocyte-stimulating hormone(MSH) involves the protection of skin, pigmentation, and control of appetite.

Final answer: LH is responsible for ovulation.


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