The follicular phase of the ovarian cycle coincides with which phase or phases of the uterine cycle?
A)Both the menstrual phase and the secretory phase
B)The secretory phase
C)Both the follicular phase and the secretory phase
D)Both the proliferative phase and the secretory phase
E)Both the menstrual phase and the proliferative phase

Question

The follicular phase of the ovarian cycle coincides with which phase or phases of the uterine cycle?
A)Both the menstrual phase and the secretory phase
B)The secretory phase
C)Both the follicular phase and the secretory phase
D)Both the proliferative phase and the secretory phase
E)Both the menstrual phase and the proliferative phase

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The follicular phase of the ovarian cycle coincides with both the menstrual phase and the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle. During this time, the follicles in the ovary are maturing and estrogen levels are rising, which leads to the rebuilding of the uterine lining that was shed during menstruation and its further thickening in preparation for possible implantation.

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