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-Hormone that is released by the ovary and reaches its highest concentration during the proliferative phase of the female reproductive cycle
A)Menses
B)Secretory phase
C)Ovulation
D)Proliferative phase
E)Estrogen
F)Progesterone
G)Testosterone
H)FSH
I)LH
J)Menarche

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Estrogen is released by the ovary and reaches its highest concentration during the proliferative phase of the female reproductive cycle.

Answer: C
 Ovulation is the process of releasing a mature egg from the ovary.

Answer: D
 The proliferative phase is the phase of the female reproductive cycle during which the lining of the uterus thickens in preparation for implantation of a fertilized egg.

Answer: F
 Progesterone is a hormone that is released by the ovary and reaches its highest concentration during the secretory phase of the female reproductive cycle.

Answer: H
 FSH, or follicle-stimulating hormone, is a hormone that is released by the pituitary gland and stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles in preparation for ovulation.

Answer: I
 LH, or luteinizing hormone, is a hormone that is released by the pituitary gland and triggers ovulation.

Answer: J
 Menarche is the first occurrence of menstruation in a female's life.

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