The uterine cycle can be divided into three continuous phases. Starting from the first day of the cycle, their consecutive order is

A) menses, proliferative, secretory.
B) menses, secretory, proliferative.
C) secretory, menses, proliferative.
D) proliferative, menses, secretory.
E) secretory, proliferative, menses.

Uterine Cycle

Series of events that occur in a regular fashion in the uterus of sexually mature, nonpregnant females; prepares the uterine lining for implantation of the embryo.

Menses

Periodic hemorrhage from the uterine mucous membrane, occurring at approximately 28-day intervals.

Proliferative

Relating to or characterized by cell division and growth, often referring to phases of tissue regeneration or disease progression.