The uterine phase that develops because of a fall in progesterone levels is the
A)menses.
B)proliferative phase.
C)secretory phase.
D)follicular phase.
E)luteal phase.

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The fall in progesterone levels triggers the shedding of the endometrial lining, which is referred to as menses. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. The proliferative phase is driven by estrogen and occurs before ovulation. The secretory phase is driven by progesterone and occurs after ovulation. The follicular phase is the phase of the menstrual cycle during which the ovarian follicles mature. The luteal phase is the phase of the menstrual cycle that occurs after ovulation and before menstruation.

The Uterine Phase That Develops Because of a Fall in Progesterone