Which of the following is TRUE of follicular estrogen synthesis?

A. Theca cells synthesize an androgen which luteal cells convert to estrogen.
B. Sertoli cells synthesize an androgen which the granulosa cells convert to dihydrotestosterone.
C. Granulosa cells synthesize an androgen which the theca cells convert to estrogen.
D. Theca cells synthesize an androgen which the granulosa cells convert to estrogen.
E. Production of progesterone by the corpus luteum requires cooperative interaction between two cell types.


Answer: D

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