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Question
CBSEENBI12002891

The secretory phase in the human menstrual cycle is also called as

  • Luteal phase and last for about 6 days

  • Follicular phase lasting for about 6 days

  • Luteal phase and last for about 13 days

  • Follicular phase and last for about 13 days.

Solution

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Luteal phase and last for about 13 days

The first phase of the human menstrual cycle is called proliferative phase (follicular phase), while the second phase of the human menstrual cycle is called as secretory phase or luteal phase and it lasts for about 13 days. Here, the LH is secreted by the anterior lobe of pituitary leading to ovulation.