The phase of the uterine cycle prior to ovulation is the ________ phase.
A) preovulatory
B) secretory
C) proliferative
D) puerperal
E) meiosis

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The proliferative phase is the phase of the uterine cycle prior to ovulation. During this phase, the endometrium (lining of the uterus) thickens and becomes more vascularized, in preparation for potential implantation of a fertilized egg. This is due to increased estrogen levels, which stimulate the growth and proliferation of the endometrial cells.

The Phase of the Uterine Cycle Prior to Ovulation Is