The luteal phase of the uterine cycle is associated with
A) Low FSH, high estrogen, developing follicle, and an increase in uterine lining
B) High LH, high estrogen, developing follicle, and uterine lining breakdown
C) An increase in LH, increase in progesterone, corpus luteum present, and the endometrium is shed
D) A decrease in LH, increase in progesterone, corpus luteum present, and a secretory uterine lining
E) A decrease in LH, decrease in progesterone, corpus luteum present, and a secretory uterine lining

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The luteal phase is the second half of the menstrual cycle and is associated with a decrease in LH, an increase in progesterone, corpus luteum present, and a secretory uterine lining. This prepares the uterus for possible implantation of a fertilized egg. Option A describes the follicular phase, Option B describes the menstrual phase, Option C describes the ovulatory phase, and Option E is incorrect as it describes the menstrual phase as well.

The Luteal Phase of the Uterine Cycle Is Associated with