The ovarian cycle includes which of the following phases? (Select all that apply.)
a. Follicular phase
b. Secretory phase
c. Ovulatory phase
d. Luteal phase
e. Menstrual phase
ANS: a, c, d
Follicular phase, ovulatory phase, and luteal phase are part of the ovarian cycle. Secretory and menstrual phases are part of the endometrial cycle.
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