Final answer:
The correct answer is option d. The anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is responsible for the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which facilitates the maturation of ovarian follicles.
Step-by-step explanation:
The production of the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which enables ovary follicles to mature, is the responsibility of the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. FSH is one of the gonadotropins produced by the pituitary gland upon stimulation by the hypothalamic hormone gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
FSH stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle. This hormone, alongside luteinizing hormone (LH), which is also produced by the anterior pituitary gland, plays a crucial role in the reproductive processes of both males and females.