Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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Chapter 23, Problem 8LTB
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In the ovary, the ovum is surrounded by hormone-secreting cells that together comprise the follicle. The ovarian follicle secrets estrogen which provides positive feedback on the hypothalamus to secret hormone-like LH and FSH. The hormone LH shows an important role in ovulation. The ovulation is a mechanism where mature ovum release from the ovary comes to the fallopian tube for fertilization.
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