During which phase of the uterine cycle is the secretion of progesterone at a significant level
A)menstrual phase
B)proliferative phase
C)secretory phase
D)progestational phase

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The secretory phase is the phase of the uterine cycle during which the endometrium prepares for implantation by secreting large amounts of glycogen and glycoproteins. This phase is characterized by a significant increase in progesterone secretion by the corpus luteum, which is necessary for maintaining the thickness and secretory activity of the endometrium. Therefore, the correct choice is C.

During Which Phase of the Uterine Cycle Is the Secretion