Luteal phase last for how many days? |
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a) |
15-20 days |
b) |
15-28 days |
c) |
15-25 days |
d) |
15-22 days |
Luteal phase last for how many days? |
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a) |
15-20 days |
b) |
15-28 days |
c) |
15-25 days |
d) |
15-22 days |
(b)
Luteal phase last for 15-28 days
Menstrual cycle
Phases |
Days |
Events |
Menstrual phase |
1-5 |
Endometrium breaks down, menstruation begins. The cells of endometrium, secretions, blood and the unfertilized ovum constitute the menstrual flow. Progesterone and LH production is reduced |
Follicular phase (proliferative phase) |
6-13 |
Endometrium rebuilds, FSH secretion and oestrogen’s secretion increase |
Ovulatory phase |
14 |
Both LH and FSH attain a peak level. Concentration of oestrogen in the blood is also high and reaches its peak, Ovulation occurs |
Luteal phase (secretory phase) |
15-28 |
Corpus luteum secretes progesterone. Endometrium thickens and uterine glands become secretory |