At the end of a nonpregnant ovarian cycle, the breakdown and discharge of the soft uterine tissues is called
A) menstruation.
B) lactation.
C) fertilization.
D) menopause.
E) ovulation.

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Menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining that occurs at the end of a nonpregnant ovarian cycle. This is not to be confused with ovulation, which is the release of an egg from the ovary. Lactation is the production of milk by the mammary glands and occurs after childbirth. Fertilization is the fusion of a sperm and egg to form a zygote. Menopause is the cessation of menstruation and marks the end of a woman's reproductive period.

At the End of a Nonpregnant Ovarian Cycle, the Breakdown