Which of the following hormone levels will cause release of ovum (ovulation) from the Graafian follicle?
- Low concentration of FSH
- High concentration of Progesterone
- Low concentration of LH
- High concentration of Estrogen
Answer
(4) High concentration of Estrogen
Solution
As per NCERT, during the follicular phase the growing follicles secrete increasing amounts of estrogen.
⇒ High concentration of estrogen around the middle of the cycle (about the 14th day) induces a rapid secretion of LH from the anterior pituitary (LH surge).
⇒ The LH surge induces rupture of the Graafian follicle and thereby the release of the ovum (ovulation).
∴ High estrogen level leads to ovulation; low FSH or low LH would not, and high progesterone occurs only in the luteal phase after ovulation.
Answer: (4)