As the preovulatory phase of the menstrual cycle progresses:
A) the maturation of an oocyte occurs when follicle cells respond to follicle-stimulating hormone.
B) the anterior pituitary gland releases luteinizing hormone, which stimulates the release of an ovum.
C) gonadotropin-releasing factor stimulates the hypothalamus to release follicle-stimulating hormone.
D) follicle-stimulating hormone is released by the hypothalamus, which stimulates the process of ovulation.
Answer: B) the anterior pituitary gland releases luteinizing hormone, which stimulates the release of an ovum.
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