During the Secretory Phase of the Menstrual Cycle

question 130

Multiple Choice

During the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle,

• A)the fertilized ovum implants.
• B)progesterone levels are high.
• C)endometrial glands enlarge.
• D)the corpus luteum is formed.
• E)All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Elastin

A highly elastic protein in connective tissue that allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting.

Reticular Fibers

Thin, branching fibers of collagen found in the connective tissue, supporting the soft tissue of organs.

Collagen α-Chains

The triple helical strands that make up collagen, the main structural protein in various connective tissues.

Collagen

The primary structural protein found in skin and other connective tissues, widely known for providing strength and elasticity.