JIPMER 2017
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2017
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Human Reproduction
JIPMER 2017 · Zoology · Human Reproduction
The secretory phase in the human menstrual cycle is also called as
The secretory phase in the human menstrual cycle is also called as
Options
- Aluteal phase and last for about 6 days
- Bfollicular phase lasting for about 6 days
- Cluteal phase and last for about 13 days
- Dfollicular phase and last for about 13 days
Correct answer
C. luteal phase and last for about 13 days
Step-by-step solution
The first phase of human menstrual cycle is called proliferative phase (follicular phase), while second phase of human menstrual cycle is called as secretory phase or luteal phase and it lasts for about 13 days. Here, the LH is secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary leading to ovulation.