Your text describes three phases of the female hormonal cycle. Which of the following alternatives CORRECTLY pairs a phase with its description?
A) second phase-the ovum is released
B) first phase-follicles mature and produce estrogen
C) third phase-animal enters estrus
D) second phase-progesterone is secreted

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The first phase of the female hormonal cycle is the follicular phase, during which follicles in the ovary mature and produce estrogen.

Answer: D
 The second phase of the female hormonal cycle is the luteal phase, during which the ruptured follicle forms the corpus luteum and begins to secrete progesterone.

Answer: C
 The third phase of the female hormonal cycle is the estrus phase, which is specific to animals that have a estrous cycle (such as cows or dogs) and is marked by behavioral and physical changes that indicate the female is receptive to mating. However, this phase is not applicable to humans who have a menstrual cycle.

Answer: A is incorrect. The second phase is the luteal phase, during which progesterone is secreted and the corpus luteum is formed, but ovulation occurs in the first phase, the follicular phase.

Your Text Describes Three Phases of the Female Hormonal Cycle