Which hormone initiates the maturation of the ovarian follicle?
a. Estrogen
b. Follicle-stimulating hormone
c. Progesterone
d. Luteinizing hormone
ANS: B
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the maturation of a follicle.
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