Question

During the follicular phase, granulosa cells secrete ________, which stimulates secretion of ________.

Answer 1

During the follicular phase, granulosa cells secrete estrogen, which stimulates secretion of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which then increases production of luteinizing hormone (LH). The follicular phase is the phase of the menstrual cycle, during which follicles in the ovary mature and it ends with ovulation.