Human Physiology
15th Edition
ISBN: 9781259864629
Author: Fox, Stuart Ira
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 20, Problem 3RA
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The level of hormones in the luteal phase.
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The menstrual cycle consists of four phases, namely menstrual phase, luteal phase, follicular phase, and ovulation phase. The luteal phase is followed by ovulation phase. It spans over the time period of 14 days. This phase is characterized by the formation of corpus luteum.
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