Which is TRUE about the maturation of ovarian follicles?
A. Growing follicles produce estrogen, which further stimulates follicle maturation.
B. Theca cells produce estrogen, which is converted to the androgens that stimulate follicle maturation.
C. Granulosa cells produce androgens, which stimulates follicle maturation.
D. Follicle maturation is stimulated when FSH binds to theca cells and LH binds to granulosa cells.
E. On day 1 of the cycle, growing follicles have both FSH and LH receptors on granulosa cells.
Answer: A
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