Which statement about Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is correct?

• A. Stimulates secretion of thyroid hormone
• B. Stimulates maturation of sperm
• C. Stimulates maturation of the egg cell (ovum)
• D. Stimulates milk production

Answer: (C)

FSH drives the development of the gametes by acting on the gonads. In the female, it stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles, each containing an oocyte. That maturation process leads to the maturation of the egg cell, which is why this statement correctly describes FSH’s action. The other options point to hormones that are not driven by FSH: thyroid hormone secretion is controlled by TSH, milk production by prolactin, and while FSH does support spermatogenesis in males, the statement about egg maturation reflects its direct, well-known role in female reproduction.