Identify an event that happens in the uterus during the preovulatory phase.
A) The anterior pituitary gland is stimulated to release luteinizing hormone.
B) Stratum functionalis is discharged from the endometrium.
C) Estrogen and progesterone levels decrease.
D) There is a decrease in the secretion of the follicle-stimulating hormone.
E) Estrogens released by the ovarian follicles initiate the repair of the endometrium.

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During the preovulatory phase, the ovarian follicles are developing and releasing estrogens. These estrogens stimulate the repair and thickening of the endometrium in preparation for potential implantation of a fertilized egg. Therefore, the correct answer is E - "Estrogens released by the ovarian follicles initiate the repair of the endometrium."

Identify an Event That Happens in the Uterus During the Preovulatory