During a menstrual cycle, a mid-cycle surge of triggers ovulation.
A
Estrogen
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B
Progesterone
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C
LH
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D
FSH
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Solution
The correct option is C LH Hormone prepares the body for ovulation before menstrual phase can begin. The pituitary gland releases two hormones, FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) and LH (Luteinizing Hormone). LH stimulates the follicle to manufacture and secrete estrogen. When the amount of estrogen produced in your body reaches a certain level, it causes the pituitary gland to release a surge of LH. The LH surge is what triggers the almost-ripened egg to become fully matured and break through the follicle and the process is known as ovulation.