Select the correct statement about the hormonal events of the ovarian cycle.
A) The LH surge stimulates further development of the secondary oocyte.
B) High estrogen levels result in a surge of LH release.
C) The follicle begins to secrete progesterone in response to estrogen stimulation.
D) Rising levels of estrogen start follicle development.

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High estrogen levels, when sustained, lead to a positive feedback mechanism on the pituitary gland, causing a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) release. This LH surge is crucial for ovulation and the subsequent formation of the corpus luteum.

Select the Correct Statement About the Hormonal Events of the Ovarian