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प्रश्न
The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle is also called the secretory phase. Give reason.
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उत्तर
In leutal phase LH and FSH decrease, corpus luteum produces progesterone and its level increases followed by decline progesterone also stimulates the glands in the uterus to secrete substances that maintain the endometrium and keep it from breaking down. For this reason, this phase of the menstrual cycle is called the secretory phase.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
the Biological/technical term for Complete stoppage of menstrual cycle in females
Differentiate between the following pair:
Menarche and menopause
Draw a neat and well-labeled diagram showing T.S. of the ovary and describe the menstrual cycle in human females.
Briefly describe the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle.
Explain the ovarian cycle with its different phases.
Progesterone peaks during which phase of the menstrual cycle?
The temporary endocrine gland in humans is ______.
Proliferative phase of menstrual cycle, is also called ______.
To answer the question, study the graphs below for Subjects 1 and 2 showing different levels of certain hormones.

The peak observed in Subject 1 and 2 is due to ______
A biology student after studying the different levels of hormones during the menstrual cycle was comparing 2 subjects (Patients). A table was created after looking at the levels of hormones A and B for Subjects 1 and 2. Read the information in the table and answer the question that follows.
| HORMONE A | HORMONE B | |
| Subject 1 | Shows a peak on the 14th Day of the menstrual cycle. | Falls down during the luteal phase. |
| Subject 2 | Shows a peak on the 14th Day of the menstrual cycle. | The level is maintained high in the luteal phase. |
Which structure in the ovary will remain functional in subject 2?
