Match each of the events with the appropriate phase of the menstrual cycle (Assume a normal 28- day cycle.)

Postmenstrual phase

• proliferation of endometrial cells occurs at this time

• occurs between the end of menses and ovulation

• also called the estrogenic phase

Premenstrual phase

• corpus luteum secretes progesterone

• occurs between ovulation and the onset of the menses

• also called the luteal phase

Ovulation

occurs frequently on cycle day 14 in a 28-day cycle

Menses

occurs on days 1 to 5 of a new cycle