Question

Which of the following statements about the menstrual cycle is true?

A The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle ends when the corpus luteum degenerates.

B Ovulation occurs at the end of the luteal phase.

C The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle begins when the corpus luteum degenerates.

D The dominant follicle matures near the end of the follicular phase.

Answer 1

Answer: (c) The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle begins when the corpus luteum degenerates.

Rationale: It is the second stage of the menstrual cycle. When the follicular phase, there will be work occurs in the follicle which is located in the ovary. The follicle will release the egg to the Fallopian tube for the fertilization. This process is called ovulation.

If the sperm not reaches the egg, the person will not get pregnant which means fertilization will not take place. So the egg which is released from the ovary will started to regenerate and comes out from the body along with the blood.