NEET Biology question

The events of the menstrual cycle are represented below (13-14th day and 21st-23rd day), with levels of FSH, LH and progesterone. Which option correctly represents the hormone levels?

(A)13-14 day: FSH-High, LH-High, Progesterone-Low; 21-23 day: FSH-Low, LH-Low, Progesterone-HighCorrect
(B)13-14 day: FSH-High, LH-High, Progesterone-Low; 21-23 day: FSH-High, LH-Low, Progesterone-High
(C)13-14 day: FSH-Low, LH-Low, Progesterone-High; 21-23 day: FSH-High, LH-High, Progesterone-Low
(D)13-14 day: FSH-Low, LH-High, Progesterone-High; 21-23 day: FSH-Low, LH-Low, Progesterone-Low

Answer: (A)

Solution

Around day 13-14 (ovulation), the pre-ovulatory LH surge is accompanied by a smaller FSH peak while progesterone is still low; by day

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