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poojan joshi
on Dec 03, 2024
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Which of the following is true of the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle?
A) The cervical mucus thickens and starts forming a plug to seal off the uterus.
B) The corpus luteum begins to degenerate as hormone levels decline.
C) Glands within the uterus enlarge and begin secreting glycogen.
D) The endometrium thickens in response to increased estrogen.
Proliferative Phase
The buildup of the endometrium in response to increased estrogen during the menstrual cycle.
Corpus Luteum
The tissue formed from a ruptured ovarian follicle that produces important hormones after the oocyte emerges.
Glycogen
A form of glucose storage in the body, primarily found in the liver and muscles.
- Understand the reproductive cycle and the phases within it.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the reproductive cycle and the phases within it.