Question

1. what is meant by proliferation?

2. why proliferative phase is also known as follicular phase?

Answer 1

Answer 1)

Proliferation can be defined as the rapid growth or multiplication of tissues or cells resulting in the formation of new tissues.

Answer 2)

Follicular phase is also known as the proliferative phase as it the phase during which a ovarian follicle grows and mature producing an egg cell. Also in this phase, the uterine lining becomes dense and rich in vascular tissue due to proliferation of tissues.