Which of the following occurs during days 15-28 of the menstrual cycle?
A) proliferative phase
B) ovulation
C) menstruation
D) secretory phase

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Days 15-28 of the menstrual cycle correspond to the secretory phase, which is the second half of the luteal phase. During this phase, the endometrium prepares for the possible implantation of a fertilized egg by thickening and secreting nutrients. If fertilization and implantation do not occur, the endometrium will shed during the following menstruation.

Which of the Following Occurs During Days 15-28 of the Menstrual