The phase of the menstrual cycle that directly follows ovulation is called
A) the secretory phase.
B) the proliferative phase.
C) menses.
D) menarche.

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The secretory phase follows ovulation and is characterized by the thickening of the endometrial lining in preparation for implantation of a fertilized egg. The proliferative phase occurs before ovulation and is characterized by the thickening of the endometrial lining in response to estrogen. Menses refers to the shedding of the endometrial lining, which occurs before both the proliferative and secretory phases. Menarche refers to the onset of a person's first menstrual period and is not a phase of the menstrual cycle.

The Phase of the Menstrual Cycle That Directly Follows Ovulation