At the end of the luteal phase,
A)ovulation occurs.
B)the corpus luteum degenerates.
C)menstruation occurs.
D)both the corpus luteum degenerates and menstruation occurs.

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During the luteal phase, the corpus luteum is formed from the ruptured follicle and it produces progesterone to prepare the uterus for potential pregnancy. If conception does not occur, the corpus luteum degenerates at the end of the luteal phase, leading to a decrease in progesterone production. This drop in progesterone levels triggers menstruation. Therefore, both the corpus luteum degenerates and menstruation occurs at the end of the luteal phase.

At the End of the Luteal Phase