Question

The follicle matures; the lining of the uterus begins to build again in response to increasing estrogen levels, preparing for potential implantation if fertilization occurs, while the maturing follicle in the ovary readies an egg for release during ovulation.

Answer 1

The follicular phase includes growth of ovarian follicles, leading to ovulation and potential pregnancy, followed by menstrual shedding if fertilization doesn't occur.

Step-by-step explanation:

The follicular phase is the stage in the ovarian cycle where follicle growth occurs due to increasing levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), preparing an egg for ovulation. Estrogens and progesterone released by the follicles help maintain the endometrium for potential pregnancy. Following ovulation, if fertilization does not take place, the menstrual cycle proceeds to shed the lining, and the cycle then moves into the proliferative phase where estrogen prompts the endometrium to regrow.