The changes in the uterus that occur during the secretory phase of the uterine cycle are mediated by
A)increased progesterone from the corpus luteum.
B)increased estrogen from the ovaries.
C)increased progesterone from the ovaries.
D)decreased estrogen from the adrenal cortex.
E)increased estrogen from the adrenal cortex.

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The secretory phase of the uterine cycle is primarily mediated by increased progesterone from the corpus luteum, which prepares the endometrium for potential implantation of an embryo.

The Changes in the Uterus That Occur During the Secretory