Question

Tanvi tried to match the phases of the menstrual cycle with the number of days as given in the table below:

Phases	Days
P – Follicular Phase	Day 5 – 12
Q – Luteal Phase	Day 15 – 28
R – Menstrual Phase	Day 3 – 5
S – Ovulatory Phase	Day 13 or 14

Identify the correct sequence:

Options

• P, Q, R, S

• Q, S, R, P

• R, P, S, Q

• S, R, P, Q

Answer 1

R, P, S, Q

Explanation:

R – Menstrual Phase: Day 1 to about Day 5.

P – Follicular Phase: After menstruation, roughly Day 5 to Day 12.

S – Ovulatory Phase: Around Day 13 or 14 (when ovulation occurs).

Q – Luteal Phase: After ovulation, Day 15 to Day 28.