NEET 2012
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2012
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Human Reproduction
NEET 2012 · Zoology · Human Reproduction
The secretory phase in the human menstrual cycle is also called
The secretory phase in the human menstrual cycle is also called
Options
- Aluteal phase and lasts for about 6 days
- Bfollicular phase lasting for about 6 days
- Cluteal phase and lasts for about 13 days
- Dfollicular phase and lasts for about 13 days
Correct answer
C. luteal phase and lasts for about 13 days
Step-by-step 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.