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Which of the following best describes an ovarian follicle?
Which of the following best describes an ovarian follicle?
- A mature egg released from the ovary during ovulation
- A condition characterized by the presence of multiple ovarian follicles
- A small sac-like structure in the ovary that contains an immature egg (correct)
- A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles
What is the main function of an ovarian follicle?
What is the main function of an ovarian follicle?
- To produce estrogen
- To produce progesterone
- To transport the egg to the uterus
- To release a mature egg during ovulation (correct)
Which hormone stimulates the growth and development of ovarian follicles?
Which hormone stimulates the growth and development of ovarian follicles?
- Progesterone
- Estrogen
- Luteinizing hormone (LH)
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (correct)