Question

c. below is a simplified outline of the menstrual cycle. fill in the blanks with the appropriate phases using the clues provided.

1. clue: this phase involves the shedding of the endometrium lining.

phase: ovulafion

1. clue: this phase occurs after menstruation, where the egg cell matures in the ovary.

phase: follicular

1. clue: this is the midpoint of the cycle when the mature egg is released from the ovary.

Explanation:

1.

The menstrual phase (or menstruation) is when the endometrium lining is shed if fertilization does not occur.

After menstruation, the follicular phase occurs where follicles in the ovary mature an egg.

Ovulation is the phase at the mid - cycle when the mature egg is released from the ovary.

Answer:

Menstruation (or Menstrual Phase)

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