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 of the uterine cycle is characterized by a decrease in LH levels, an increase in progesterone levels, the presence of a corpus luteum, and a secretory uterine lining. This phase occurs after ovulation and prepares the uterus for potential implantation of a fertilized egg. If implantation does not occur, the corpus luteum will degenerate, causing a decrease in progesterone levels and leading to the shedding of the uterine lining during menstruation.

The Luteal Phase of the Uterine Cycle Is Associated with