During the menstrual cycle, ________ peaks first, ________ peak next, and finally ________ peaks.
A) estradiol; luteinizing hormone (LH) and progesterone; follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
B) progesterone; luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH); estradiol
C) estradiol; luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH); progesterone
D) estradiol; luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH); testosterone
E) testosterone; estradiol and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH); progesterone

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Estradiol peaks first, followed by a surge in LH and FSH, which triggers ovulation. Finally, progesterone peaks after ovulation.

During the Menstrual Cycle, ________ Peaks First, ________ Peak Next

During the Menstrual Cycle, Peaks First, Peak Next