Question

Which of the following best describes the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle?

a. It is also known as the secretory phase where a woman is most fertile.

b. It causes follicle stimulating hormone to increase circulation in the bloodstream which increases the maturity levels of the follicles that have developed inside the ovary for ovulation.

c. It involves monthly sloughing of the uterine lining.

d. It involves monthly maturation and release of eggs from the ovary.

Answer 1

Menstrual cycle is a 28 days cycle where series of changes occur in female reproductive system. It involves release of matured ovum from ovary and uterus is being prepared for pregnancy.

Phases of menstrual cycle: 4 phases

Menstrual phase

Follicular phase

Ovulation phase

Luteal phase

Monthly sloughing of uterine lining occur in menstrual phase. Increased level of follicle stimulating hormone in the blood and maturation of follicle occur in follicular phase. Monthly maturation and release of egg from ovary occur in ovulation phase. Phase after ovulation phase is called secretory phase or luteal phase where endometrium of the uterus will be ready for implementation (women will be fertile)

The answer is a. It is also known as the secretory phase where a woman is most fertile.