Before Ovulation, Small Amounts of Estrogen are Released By

Question

Before ovulation, small amounts of estrogen are released by...
A) the ovaries.
B) the corpus luteum.
C) the anterior pituitary.
D) the hypothalamus.
E) the anterior pituitary and the hypothalamus.

Accepted Answer

Small amounts of estrogen are released by the ovaries before ovulation. The corpus luteum produces progesterone after ovulation, while the anterior pituitary and hypothalamus release hormones such as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) to regulate the menstrual cycle.