Human Reproduction Question 2
Question: Which of the following statements are correct regarding female reproductive cycle?
A. In non-primate mammals cyclical changes during reproduction are called oestrus cycle.
B. First menstrual cycle begins at puberty and is called menopause.
C. Lack of menstruation may be indicative of pregnancy.
D. Cyclic menstruation extends between menarche and menopause.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
(1) A, C and D only
(2) A and D only
(3) A and B only
(4) A, B and C only
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Answer: (1) A, C and D only
Explanation-
- Statement A is correct: In non-primate mammals, cyclical changes during reproduction are called the oestrus cycle.
- Statement B is incorrect: The first menstrual cycle begins at puberty and is called menarche, not menopause. Menopause is the end of the menstrual cycles.
- Statement C is correct: Lack of menstruation can be indicative of pregnancy.
- Statement D is correct: Cyclic menstruation extends between menarche (the first menstrual cycle) and menopause (the end of menstrual cycles).