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Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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* The dominant follicle enlarges, mainly as a result of its expanding antrum.
* The dominant follicle enlarges, mainly as a result of its expanding antrum.
* Growth of the dominant follicle is dependent on LH as the granulosa cells acquire LH receptors.
* Growth of the dominant follicle is dependent on LH as the granulosa cells acquire LH receptors.
* Ovulation occurs in response to a dramatic increase in LH levels.
* [[The_Ovary_-_Ovulation_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Ovulation]] occurs in response to a dramatic increase in LH levels.
* The role of FSH is superceeded by LH in the dominant follicle.
* The role of FSH is superceeded by LH in the dominant follicle.