A fully matured endometrium that resembles the thickness of heavy, soft velvet describes the _____ phase of the endometrial cycle
a. Menstrual
b. Proliferative
c. Secretory
d. Ischemic
C
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A During the menstrual phase, the endometrium is being shed; the endometrium is fully mature again during the secretory phase.
B The proliferative phase is a period of rapid growth, but the endometrium becomes fully mature again during the secretory phase.
C The secretory phase extends from the day of ovulation to approximately 3 days before the next menstrual cycle. During this phase, the endometrium becomes fully mature.
D During the ischemic phase, the blood supply is blocked, and necrosis develops. The endometrium is fully mature during the secretory phase.
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