NEET Biology question

Statement 1: The menstrual phase is also called "shedding tears of a lost ovum." Statement 2: In the menstrual phase, the cast-off of the endometrial lining along with the ovum takes place due to a reduced titre of oestrogen and progesterone.

• (A)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true, and Statement 2 is the correct explanation of Statement 1Correct
• (B)Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true, but Statement 2 is not the correct explanation of Statement 1
• (C)Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
• (D)Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true