Which of the following events in the menstrual cycle occur at the same time?
A) Maximal LH secretion and menstruation (menstrual flow)
B) Early follicular development in the ovaries and maximum thickening of the uterus
C) Ovulation and menstruation (menstrual flow)
D) Uterine wall begins to thicken and increased estrogen production by the follicles
E) Proliferation and secretion

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During the menstrual cycle, the uterine wall begins to thicken in response to increased estrogen production by the follicles. This occurs in the follicular phase, as estrogen levels rise, leading to the proliferation of the uterine lining in preparation for potential implantation of a fertilized egg.

Which of the Following Events in the Menstrual Cycle Occur