Question

Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below:

Column I	Column II
a. Proliferative phase	i. Breakdown of endometrial lining
b. Secretory phase	ii. Follicular phase
c. Menstruation	iii. Luteal phase

• A. a(ii)., b(iii)., c(i)
• B. a(i) ., b(iii)., c(ii)
• C. a(iii)., b(ii)., c(ii)
• D. a(iii)., b(i)., c(ii)

Answer 1

The correct option is A a(ii)., b(iii)., c(i)

The proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle is also referred to as the follicular phase. It involves the maturation of ovarian follicles to prepare one of them to release egg during ovulation.

Secretory phase is also referred to as luteal phase - This phase lasts about 14 days (unless fertilisation occurs) and ends just before a menstrual period.

In this phase, the ruptured follicle after releasing the egg forms a structure called a corpus luteum, which produces increasing quantities of progesterone.

Menstruation - is the phase during which the endometrial lining is shed.