Question

Luteal phase is the other name of

• A. Follicular phase
• B. Proliferative phase
• C. Menstrual flow phase
• D. Secretory phase.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Secretory phase.

The reproductive cycle in female primates is known as a menstrual cycle. The first menstruation begins at puberty and is known as menarche.

Menstrual cycle in women is usually of $28$ days. It consists of $4$ phases- Menstrual Phase(day $1-5$), Follicular/ Proliferative Phase(day $5-13$), Ovulatory Phase(day $14$) and Luteal/Secretory Phase(day $15-28$). Luteal Phase is characterised by high level of progesterone secretd by the corpus luteum.

So, the answer is D.