During the Proliferative Phase of the Menstrual Cycle, The

Question

During the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle, the
A) corpus luteum is forming.
B) functional zone of the endometrium is restored.
C) fertilized ovum implants.
D) old functional layer is sloughed off.
E) endometrium finalizes the preparation for implantation.

Accepted Answer

During the proliferative phase of the menstrual cycle, the functional zone of the endometrium is restored through the mitotic division of the basal layer. This prepares the endometrium for potential implantation of a fertilized ovum.