The clinic nurse knows that the part of the uterine cycle that occurs during the period of time between ovulation and the onset of menses is known as which of the following?
A.
Ischemic phase
B.
Menstrual phase
C.
Proliferative phase
D.
Secretory phase
ANS: D
The secretory phase occurs from the time of ovulation to the period just prior to menses, or approximately days 15 to 26. The menstrual phase is the time of vaginal bleeding, approximately days 1 to 6. The proliferative phase is the end of menses through ovulation, approximately days 7 to 14. The ischemic phase occurs from the end of the secretory phase to the onset of menstruation, approximately days 27 to 28.
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