What distinguishes the follicular phase from the luteal phase concerning hormone regulation?

💡 Explanation

The luteal phase, following ovulation, crucially depends on the corpus luteum maintaining progesterone production to support a potential pregnancy, because the corpus luteum secretes progesterone and estrogen; therefore, option D is correct, rather than A, B, or C, which do not accurately reflect hormonal dependencies.

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