NEET Biology question

Statement 1: Production of FSH increases, while that of LH also increases, in the ovulatory phase. Statement 2: Due to an increase (surge) in the level of LH, ovulation (release of the ovum) takes place.

(A)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true, and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1
(B)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true, but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1Correct
(C)Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
(D)Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true

Answer: (B)

Solution

Both FSH and LH rise around the middle of the cycle, with LH showing a much sharper mid-cycle surge, so Statement 1 is true. This LH surge is indeed the direct trigger of ovulation, so Statement 2 is also true; however, Statement 2

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