Question

What pituitary hormones peak during the proliferative phase?

• A. LH only
• B. FSH only
• C. Neither LH or FSH
• D. LH and FSH

Answer 1

Answer:

D. LH and FSH

The anterior pituitary releases Luteinizing Hormone and Follicle Stimulating Hormone as the proliferative phase or follicular phase progresses. Both of these hormones along with the ovarian hormone estrogen is responsible for the regeneration of uterine wall and maturation of follicles.