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Preeti missed her period but her pregnancy test was also negative. Her gynecologist told her that her follicular phase is much elongated and she should not worry about it. Do you agree with the doctor's statement? State two changes that occur during this phase.

Answer:

Yes, duration of menstrual cycle differ in different individuals. During follicular phase of menstrual cycle following two changes occur

(i) Ovarian follicle develops into Graafian follicle.

(ii) Endometrium becomes thicker by rapid cell division.