Question

Explain : Menstrual cycle

Answer 1

The menstrual cycle consists of three different phases namely:

1. Menstrual phase
2. Follicular phase
3. Luteal phase

• The reproduction cycle of female primates is the menstrual cycle. It starts only after attaining sexual maturation.
• During ovulation, only one ovum is released.
• The cyclic changes in the uterus are regulated by the pituitary and ovarian hormones.