Question

Progesterone is present in significant amounts during the second half of the cycle only.

a. true
b. false

Answer 1

Progesterone levels rise during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle and the secretory phase of the uterine cycle.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement about the menstrual cycle is: a. Progesterone levels rise during the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle and the secretory phase of the uterine cycle. Progesterone is a hormone that is primarily secreted by the corpus luteum during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. It helps to prepare the uterus for potential implantation of a fertilized egg.