During the Menstrual Phase of the Uterine Cycle

question 173

Multiple Choice

During the menstrual phase of the uterine cycle,

• A) a new ovarian follicular phase is beginning.
• B) estrogen and progesterone levels reach their lowest concentration.
• C) vasoconstriction of the uterine vessels occurs in response to release of a uterine prostaglandin.
• D) the corpus luteum degenerates.
• E) all of these answers.

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