Question

What is the correct order of the phases in the menstrual cycle?

• A. Menstrual phase => follicular phase => luteal phase => ovulatory phase
• B. Ovulatory phase => follicular phase => menstrual phase => luteal phase
• C. Menstrual phase => follicular phase => ovulatory phase => luteal phase
• D. Luteal phase => follicular phase => menstrual phase => ovulatory phase

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Menstrual phase => follicular phase => ovulatory phase => luteal phase

There are four major phases of the menstrual cycle: the menstrual phase, follicular phase, ovulatory phase and luteal phase. For any regular 28-day menstrual cycle, the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle usually occurs on day 14.