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The secretory phase in the human menstrual cycle is also called as
BiologyHuman ReproductionJIPMERJIPMER 2017
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  • A luteal phase and last for about 6 days
  • B follicular phase lasting for about 6 days
  • C luteal phase and last for about 13 days
  • D follicular phase and last for about 13 days
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The correct answer is: luteal phase and last for about 13 days
The first phase of human menstrual cycle is called proliferative phase (follicular phase), while second phase of human menstrual cycle is called as secretory phase or luteal phase and it lasts for about 13 days. Here, the LH is secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary leading to ovulation.

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