NEET Biology question

Which one of the following is the correct matching of the events occurring during menstrual cycle?

(A)Ovulation – LH and FSH attain peak level and sharp fall in the secretion of progesterone
(B)Proliferative phase – Rapid regeneration of endometrium and maturation of Graafian follicle
(C)Development of corpus luteum – Secretory phase and increased secretion of progesteroneCorrect
(D)Menstruation – Breakdown of endometrium and ovum not fertilized

Answer: (C)

Solution

Formation of the corpus luteum occurs during the secretory (luteal) phase, during which progesterone secretion increases to maintain the endometrium, whereas ovulation is marked by a rising (not falling) progesterone level just

See the full step-by-step solution

Create a free account to read the complete working, and practise questions like this in a timed test.

Create a free account

Question ID VK-121994