Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below : Column I a. Proliferative Phase b. Secretory Phase c. Menstruation Column II i. Breakdown of endometrial lining ii. Follicular Phase iii. Luteal Phase (NEET 2018)
Answer: (A) a-ii, b-iii, c-i. Answer: (A) a-ii, b-iii, c-i Solution: NCERT describes the menstrual phase as resulting from breakdown of the endometrial lining; the follicular phase as the phase of follicular growth and endometrial proliferation (hence proliferative phase); and the luteal phase as the post-ovulatory phase.
- A.a-ii, b-iii, c-i✓
- B.a-i, b-iii, c-ii
- C.a-iii, b-ii, c-i
- D.a-iii, b-i, c-ii
Correct Answer
(A) a-ii, b-iii, c-i
Solution & Explanation
Answer: (A) a-ii, b-iii, c-i Solution: NCERT describes the menstrual phase as resulting from breakdown of the endometrial lining; the follicular phase as the phase of follicular growth and endometrial proliferation (hence proliferative phase); and the luteal phase as the post-ovulatory phase. Thus Proliferative = Follicular (ii), Secretory = Luteal (iii), Menstruation = breakdown of endometrial lining (i). NCERT Reference: Ch 2, p.34, line 7 — "results due to breakdown of endometrial lining of the uterus and its"