Question

The follicular phase is also called as __________

(a) menstrual phase

(b) luteal phase

(c) proliferative phase

(d) secretory phase

I had been asked this question during an online exam.

I'm obligated to ask this question of Human Reproduction topic in division Human Reproduction of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Right choice is (c) proliferative phase

For explanation I would say: 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.