Question

The follicular phase is also called as __________

• A. menstrual phase
• B. luteal phase
• C. proliferative phase
• D. secretory phase

Answer 1

Answer:

C. proliferative phase

The follicular phase follows the menstrual phase. It is characterized by the maturation of primary follicles to Graafian follicles. Since there is a lot of growth around the developing egg cell, it is called the proliferative phase.