The secretory phase in the human menstrual cycle is also called

The secretory phase in the human menstrual cycle is also called
  1. luteal phase and lasts for about 6 days
  2. follicular phase lasting for about 6 days
  3. luteal phase and lasts for about 13 days
  4. follicular phase and lasts for about 13 days

Solution

The menstrual cycle of human is generally divided into three phases namely proliferative (follicular), ovulatory and secretory (luteal) phase. The secretory phase occurs between ovulation and onset of menses, i.e., the phase lasts about 14 days. The luteinizing hormone secreted from anterior lobe of pituitary causes ovulation.

Asked in: NEET 2012 (Mains)

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