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Changes at puberty - class-IX

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A human female reaches menopause around the age of

  1. 50 years

  2. 17 years

  3. 70 years

  4. 25 years.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Menopause marks the end of a woman's fertility and the cease of the menstrual cycle. The ovaries stop producing hormones and in humans, the menstrual cycle ceases at around 50 years of age. 

So, the correct answer is '50 years'. 

The phase of menstrual cycle in humans that last for 7-8 days, is

  1. Follicular phase

  2. Ovulation phase

  3. Luteal phase

  4. Menstruation


Correct Option: A

During proliferative phase uterine wall undergoes certain changes, these are _________________.

  1. Myometrium wall is sloughed off

  2. Endometrium wall is sloughed off

  3. Blood vessels in endometrium become long and coiled

  4. Proliferation of myometrial epithelial lining


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

During the proliferative phase, the endometrium of the uterus becomes thicker as blood vessels become long and coiled.

So, the correct answer is C.

Which of the following statements concerning menopause is correct?

  1. Menopause occurs because all of the female's follicles become hormone-producing corpus luteum at once

  2. Menopausal symptoms are a result of decrease in the production of FSH and LH

  3. The onset of menopause is primarily due to follicle atresia

  4. All of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Follicular atresia means degeneration of follicles. Thus, if all follicles get degenerated at the age of 45-50 years, there will be no ovulation and hence no menstruation which leads to menopause.

Cessation of menstrual cycle in a woman is called ___________.

  1. Lactation

  2. Ovulation

  3. Menopause

  4. Parturition


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Menopause is a phase occurring between the age of 45 to 55 years In a woman's life when ovulation and menstruation stop.

So, The correct answer is C.

A woman who is not having a menstrual cycle, which one of the following is the most likely root cause of this?

  1. Maintenance of the hypertrophical endometrial lining

  2. Maintenance of high concentration of sex-hormones in the blood stream

  3. Retention of well-developed corpus luteum

  4. Fertilisation of the ovum


Correct Option: D

Repair of endometrium is undertaken by _________.

  1. LH

  2. FSH

  3. Estrogen

  4. Prolactin


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Estrogen secreted from ovarian follicles under the influence of FSH causes the proliferation of the endometrium of the uterine wall.

So, The correct answer is C.

Though the total number of follicles in the ovaries of a normal young woman is about 4,00,00. The duration between menarche and menopause is limited. This is attributed to the

  1. Follicular atresia

  2. Liquor folliculi

  3. Follicular proliferation

  4. Follicular plasticity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Follicular atresia is the breakdown of the ovarian follicles, which consist of an oocyte surrounded by granulosa cells and internal and external theca cells. This is the reason, the female born with more than 4,00,000 eggs have a limited period between menarche and menopause.

So, the correct option is 'Follicular atresia'

In human females, menstrual cycle ceases around $50$ years of age. It is termed as

  1. Menopause

  2. Menarche

  3. Diapause

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In human females endometrium (the innermost layer of the uterus) undergoes cyclical changes every month which is known as menstruation. It starts at the age of puberty, this beginning is called menarche. Human females can only reproduce till 45 to 50 years of age. When the menstruation stops it is called menopause.

So, the correct option is 'menopause'.

A $55$ years old female was analyzed for her hormonal status. Some hormones are increased in blood and excreted in urine. These hormones are

  1. Estrogen, progesterone and $FSH$

  2. Progesterone and $LH$

  3. $LH$ and $FSH$

  4. Estrogen and $FSH$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In females, the post-reproductive phase of menopause begins from the age of 45 years approximately. In this phase, the primary follicles are not available that can be developed under the effect of FSH. When follicles do not develop, ovulation cannot occur under the effect of LH. There is no corpus luteum formed, so there will be no progesterone. As there is no progesterone, the endometrium stops building up. Due to this, there are no menses occurring. Since FSH and LH are released by the pituitary gland, they would be un-used and excreted in urine.

Hence, the correct answer is 'LH and FSH'

A $25$ year old female goes to a doctor. She asks the doctor that after $4$ days there is the due date of her menses and she wants to postpone bleeding for some days as she will be engaged in some official work during those days. Which hormone will the doctor advise her to take?

  1. FSH

  2. Oestrogen

  3. Progesterone only

  4. LH only


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Progesterone is a hormone which is secreted by the corpus luteum. It is responsible for the maintenance of the endometrium of the uterus. As long as the progesterone is secreted by the corpus luteum, the menses does not begin. When the corpus luteum degenerates in the absence of a fertilization event, the progesterone secretion stops and the endometrium starts to break down and menses begin. So, in order to delay the menses, intake of progesterone will be advised because it will prevent the break down of endometrium and menses will not occur.

A. FSH is responsible for the follicular growth in ovarian cells. It is secreted by the pituitary gland.
B. Oestrogen is responsible for synergistic effect with FSH during the menstrual cycle.
C. Progesterone is the endometrium maintaining hormone, so it is also called the pregnancy hormone.
D. LH is secreted by the pituitary gland and it is responsible for the ovulation.
Hence, the correct answer is 'Progesterone only'

State whether the following statements are true or false. If false, write changing the incorrect word / words only.
Menarche is the permanent stoppage of menstruation in females

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The release of the first menstrual flow or period is called menarche. It marks the beginning of a female's reproductive life and is one of the most obvious signals of the onset of puberty. Menarche usually occurs between the age of 11-14 years. While Menopause is the condition in which menstrual cycle stops naturally in women. 


So the answer is false and the statement should be"menopause is the permanent stoppage of menstruation in females". 

The time for optimum chances of conception in a woman is starting from the day of menstruation.

  1. 1st day

  2. 4th day

  3. 14th day

  4. 26th day


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is usually about 14 days after the first day of your last period if your cycle is around 28 days long. An egg lives for about 12-24 hours after being released. For pregnancy to happen, the egg must be fertilized by sperm within this time. Sperm can live for up to 7 days inside a woman's body.


So, the correct option is 'Option C, 14th day'.

Which of the following statement is incorrect?

  1. First menstruation at puberty is menarche

  2. Release of ovum from ovary is oogenesis

  3. Menstruation is repeated at an average interval of about 28-29 days

  4. Lack of menstruation may be indicative of pregnancy


Correct Option: A

Which one of the following is the correct matching of the events occurring during menstrual cycle?

  1. Proliferative phase: Rapid regeneration of myometrium and maturation of Graafian follicle

  2. Development of: Secretory phase corpus luteum and increased secretion of progesterone

  3. Menstruation: Breakdown of myometrium and ovum not fertilised

  4. Ovulation: LH and FSH attain peak level and sharp fall in the secretion of progesterone


Correct Option: A

Menstruation occurs in order to

  1. To shed blood

  2. To shed enlarged endometrium layer which is not needed

  3. To shed ovum

  4. To help entry of sperm


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Menstruation is a woman's monthly bleeding. It occurs so as to shed the lining of the uterus or womb.
In menstrual cycle, the uterus gets prepared for implantation and the endometrium builds up, After ovulation, if the egg released does not gets implanted in the uterus, it leads to shedding off this endometrium and its lining and this is called as menstruation,
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

The phase of menstrual cycle in humans, that lasts for 3 - 5 days is 

  1. Follicular phase

  2. Ovulatory phase

  3. Luteal phase

  4. Menstruation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rhythmic reproductive cycle in the female primates is called as the menstrual cycle. The first menstruation begins at puberty and is called as menarche and is repeated at an average interval of about 28 / 29 days.

The major phases of the menstrual cycle are- menstrual phase, follicular phase and luteal phase. The cycle starts with the menstrual phase, when menstrual flow occurs and it lasts for 3-5 days. The menstrual flow results due to breakdown of endometrial lining of the uterus and its blood vessels, which forms liquid, that comes out through vagina. Menstruation only occurs if the released ovum is not fertilised. Lack of menstruation may be indicative of pregnancy. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

The period when menstrual cycle stops is 

  1. Menarche

  2. Luteal phase

  3. Menopause

  4. Heat period


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The reproductive cycle in the female primates is called menstrual cycle. The first menstruation begins at puberty and is called as menarche. In human females, menstruation is repeated at an interval of about 28/29 days, and the cycle of events starting from one menstruation till the next one is called as the menstrual cycle. In human beings, menstrual cycle ceases around 50 years of age; that is termed as menopause. 

First menstrual cycle starts at

  1. Parturition

  2. Menopause

  3. Puberty

  4. Implantation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The reproductive cycle in the female primates (e.g., monkeys, apes and human beings) is called as menstrual cycle. The first menstruation begins at puberty and is called as menarche. In human females, menstruation is repeated at an average interval of about 28/29 days, and the cycle of events starting from one menstruation till the next one is called as the menstrual cycle. One ovum is released (ovulation) during the middle of each menstrual cycle.

Which one of the following statements is incorrect about menstruation?

  1. At menopause in the female, there is especially abrupt increase in gonadotropic hormones.

  2. The beginning of the cycle of menstruation is called as menarche.

  3. During normal menstruation about 40 ml blood is lost.

  4. The menstrual fluid can easily clot.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All the statements above are correct except the last one. Menstrual blood normally does not clots and flows through cervix and vagina along with inner lining of uterus. But it may clot also especially if there is blockage in cervix and free flow is obstructed. The menstrual blood contains not only blood but also tissue from the lining of the uterus. Clots are a natural way of controlling bleeding. Scientifically, it is a complicated and involved process that leads to fibrin being formed into a matrix. 
On the exposed parts of body like scraped knee, this mechanism leads to scab formation. But inside the uterus, the process results in a clot. Because blood in the uterus is mixed with many other cells and endometrial tissue, there is a difference between this clot and those seen on the skin. Whenever blood pools or is retained inside the uterus it is likely to clot. When menstrual blood and cells pass immediately outside the body, clots are less likely. As a general rule, the redder the blood is, the faster it has reached the outside. The blacker it is, the longer it took to exit the body. If the blood is accumulating faster than the body's ability to transfer it out of the uterus, clots are the result. Many women routinely have some clotting during menses. Factors that determine whether clots will occur include: the size of the uterus, the ability of the uterine myometrium (muscle) to contract, fibroids, adenomyosis, the diameter of the cervical canal through which the blood must flow, any obstruction to the outflow of menstrual products such as polyps, adhesions, etc.

Which of the following is not a secondary sexual character of female?

  1. Menopause

  2. Presence of pubic hair

  3. More subcutaneous fat and fat deposits

  4. Development of mammary gland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Menopause is the cessation of the monthly cycle wherein ovaries do not respond to gonadotropic hormones produced by the anterior pituitary and do not secrete oestrogens and progesterone. It marks the end of a reproductive phase of the human female. Deposition of subcutaneous fat, the presence of pubic hair and development of mammary glands are secondary sexual characters in human females. The correct answer is A.

Why does menstruation occur?

  1. Shredding blood

  2. Shredding endometrium lining and mucous

  3. Shredding of ovum

  4. None of these


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • Menstruation is a woman's monthly bleeding. It occurs so as to shed the lining of the uterus or womb. 
  • In the menstrual cycle, the uterus gets prepared for implantation and the endometrium builds up. 
  • After ovulation, if the egg released after fertilization, does not get implanted in the uterus, it leads to shedding off this endometrium and its lining and mucus and this is called menstruation. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Menstruation is caused by

  1. Increase in FSH level

  2. Fall in oxytocin level

  3. Fall in progesterone level

  4. Increase in estrogen level


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The level of progesterone hormone decreases after the regression of corpus luteum, causes the uterus to shed its lining and egg in a process termed as menstruation. 

The normal duration of menstrual phase is ____________________

  1. 7-8 days

  2. One day

  3. 3-4 days

  4. None of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • Menstruation is a woman's monthly bleeding. It occurs so as to shed the lining of the uterus or womb. In the menstrual cycle, the uterus gets prepared for implantation and the endometrium builds up.
  •  After ovulation, if the released egg does not get implanted in the uterus, it leads to shedding off the endometrium and its lining and this is called menstruation and it generally lasts for 3-4 days.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

What is menstruation? 

  1. Its a women disease recurring every month.

  2. Its a normal reproductive process in mature females.

  3. When fertilization does not occur, the released egg, and the thickened lining of the uterus along with its blood vessels are shed off.

  4. Both B and C.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • Menstruation is a woman's monthly bleeding. When the egg is released by the ovary, the body prepares for fertilization but building up the uterine layer and other hormonal changes. 
  • However, if the egg is not fertilized, the body sheds this lining of the uterus and mucus and this is called menstrual blood and it passes from the uterus through the cervix and passes out the body through the vagina.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

If fertilization doesn't occur, the ovum is released out of

  1. Urine

  2. Menstrual cycle

  3. Sweat

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The mature egg is released from the ovary and pushed down the fallopian tube for it to fertilize. If no fertilization takes place, the egg degenerates and is shed from the body along with the uterine lining as well as the blood, which happens during the menstruation.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

The stoppage of menstruation is termed as menarche.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Menarche is the first menstrual cycle in female humans.
Menopause is the end of menstrual cycle.

Loss of reproductive capacity in women after age of 45 years is 

  1. Menstruation

  2. Ageing

  3. Menopause

  4. Menarche


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Menopause is the time in a woman's life when her menstrual periods stop and she is no longer able to have children (i.e., no longer fertile), which generally happens after the age of 40-45 years.
Menstruation is the woman's monthly cycle, menarche is the first menstrual period and ageing is the general phenomenon of growing old.

The first menstrual flow begins at puberty and is termed as menopause.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

  • The first menstrual cycle begins at puberty but is not called menopause, instead it is called menarche. 
  • Menarche is the first menstrual flow/discharge in female humans. Menopause marks the end of the menstrual cycle,
So, option B is correct

Once a girl starts menstruating, her body needs more

  1. Iron

  2. Calcium

  3. Vitamin C

  4. Vitamin A


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Once a girl starts menstruation, her body needs more iron to make up the amount of iron they lose in their menstrual cycle. During menstruation, blood flows out from the body after a fixed interval. As we know haemoglobin is composed of a protein called globulin, four heme groups, each associated with an iron atom. In the absence of iron the person becomes anemic. So, avoid this condition in females, it is necessary to take more iron in females.

The menstrual period of a woman, having regular 28 days, started on March $1^{st}$. When is she most likely to ovulate and when will her next menstrual period start?

  1. March $7^{th}$, March $21^{st}$

  2. March $14^{th}$, March $29^{th}$

  3. March $10^{th}$, March $26^{th}$

  4. March $14^{th}$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

14th day of menstrual cycle will be ovulation day. Thus she will release ovum on 14th March. Next menstrual cycle will trigger on 29th March, that is after exact 28 days of previous menstrual cycle. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Menstruation is triggered by an abrupt decline in the amount of

  1. Luteinising hormone.

  2. Follicle-stimulating hormone.

  3. Estrogen.

  4. Progesterone.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The corpus luteum secretes large amounts of progesterone which is essential for maintenance of the endometrium (wall of the uterus) . Such an endometrium is necessary for implantation of the fertilized ovum. In the absence of fertilization, the corpus luteum degenerates resulting in decline in the progesterone level. This causes disintegration of the endometrium leading to menstruation, making a new cycle. 

Premenstrual syndrome is related to

  1. Women

  2. Men

  3. Microorganisms

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of symptoms linked to the menstrual cycle in women. PMS symptoms start 1-2 days before the period and some of these symptoms include acne, swollen or tender breasts, trouble sleeping, upset stomach, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea, anxiety, depression etc.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Menstruation is triggered by an abrupt decline in the amount of 

  1. Luteinising hormone

  2. Follicle-stimulating hormone

  3. Estrogen

  4. Progesterone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Progesterone is the hormone which is released by the corpus luteum and the placenta. The hormone is known as the pregnancy hormone which helps in the maintenance of the cell lining of the endometrium. When the released egg is not fertilised, then the level of progesterone decreases as the corpus luteum degenerates. The low level of progesterone results in shedding of the cells from the uterine wall causing menstruation. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

The limited period of sexual receptive that occurs around the time of ovulation in all female mammals except humans called 

  1. Menstruation

  2. Luteinisation

  3. Oogenesis

  4. Estrous


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Females of most vertebrate species exhibit recurring periods of heightened sexual activity in which they are sexually attractive, proceptive and receptive to the males. In mammalian females (except humans, old world monkeys and apes) this periodic sex appeal is referred to as estrous or heat i.e., ready to accept a male and to mate. One or more estrous may occur during the breeding of a species. Prior to ovulation, the endometrium (uterine wall) thickens, in preparation for holding the fertilised ova. As the proliferation of uterine tissue reaches its peak, receptivity is highest. 

Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

Menopause occurs at the age of

  1. 10-12 years in boys

  2. 45-50 years in men

  3. 10-12 years in girls

  4. 45-50 years in women


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

After the age of 45, the number of ovarian follicles decreases and the ovaries become less responsive to luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. Hence the ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone. So the menstrual cycle stops and reproductive capacity is arrested. Menopause marks the end of reproductive phase. 

So, the correct answer is option D.

Complete end of menstrual cycle in females is marked by

  1. Menopause

  2. Menstruation

  3. Menarche

  4. Both A and C


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The complete end of the menstrual cycle in females is marked by menopause. Menopause can occur in your 40s or 50s. Menopause is a natural biological process. Although it also ends fertility, you can stay healthy, vital and sexual.

What symptoms are commonly seen prior to menstruation?

  1. Fever

  2. Headache

  3. Blisters

  4. Acne


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Menstruation is the regular discharge of blood and mucosal tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina. Up to 80% of women report having some symptoms prior to menstruation. Common symptoms include acne, tender breasts, bloating, feeling tired, irritability, and mood changes. These symptoms interfere with normal life, and therefore qualify as premenstrual syndrome, in 20 to 30% of women. In 3 to 8%, symptoms are severe. 

So, the correct answer is 'Acne'.

Which symptoms can be seen during menopause?

  1. Fever

  2. Acne

  3. Anxiety

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The physical symptoms such as hot flashes and emotional symptoms of menopause may disrupt your sleep, lower your energy or for some women trigger anxiety or feelings of sadness and loss. Therefore, (c) is the correct answer.

Which of the following processes occur once a month in an adolescent girl?

  1. Fertilisation

  2. Ovulation

  3. Menstruation

  4. Both B and C


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The menstrual cycle is the reproductive cycle which takes place in the females in every 28 days after puberty. The ovulation is the release of the egg or the female gamete which takes place on the 14$^{th}$ day of the cycle. There is only one egg produced and released every month. The process of menstruation is the bleeding phase which takes place every from for about 5 days.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.  

Menstrual cycle occurs in 

  1. Female primates

  2. Human females

  3. Mammalian females

  4. Rabbit


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Menstrual cycle occurs in  female primates.
The menstrual cycle refers to the hormonal and reproductive tissue changes that occur in adult female mammals during their reproductive years. It is found primarily in humans and close relatives such as chimpanzees. Beyond primates, it is known only in bats and the elephant shrew. 

Cessation of menstrual cycle in the human female is known as 

  1. Ovulation

  2. Puberty

  3. Menopause

  4. Maturation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ovulation is the process of releasing the matured egg or ovum.
Puberty is the process of physical changes whereby the child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.
The cessation of the woman's menstrual cycle and hence the end of reproductive ability is called as menopause. Menopause occurs due to the natural cessation of the estradiol and progesterone production by the ovaries over a period of years. This is the part of the normal aging process.
The process of becoming mature is maturation.
Thus, the correct answer is (C), 'Menopause'.

The estrous cycle occurs in 

  1. Mouse

  2. Gorilla

  3. Chimpanzee

  4. Monkey


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
The estrous cycle is the period of reproductive cycle in female non primates e.g., mouse. There are four stages of estrous cycle: proestrus, estrus, metestrus and diestrus. In primates, menstraul cycle is the period of reproductive cycle e.g., golirlla, chimpanzee and monkey.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

In $28$ day human ovarian cycle, ovulation occurs on.

  1. Day $1$

  2. Day $5$

  3. Day $14$

  4. Day $28$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

ovulation is the process of the release of a mature egg during menstruation cycle. In a typical 28 human ovarian cycle ovulation occurs on day 14.

So the correct answer is 'Day 14.' 

Menopause occurs in females at the age of

  1. $55-60$ years

  2. $50-55$ years

  3. $45-50$ years

  4. $37-42$ years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The last menstrual cycle or cessation of the menstrual cycle in women at the age of $45-50$ years is known as menopause. It marks the end of reproductive life of women. 

So the correct answer is C.

First menstrual cycle is

  1. Parturition

  2. Menopause

  3. Menarche

  4. Implantation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • The first menstrual cycle that occurs during puberty at the age of $11-14$ years is known as menarche.
  • The last menstrual cycle or cessation of the menstrual cycle at the age of $45-50$ years is known as menopause. 
  • Menarche marks the beginning of reproductive life and menopause marks the end of the reproductive cycle.
Implantation is the attachment of blastocyst to the endometrium of the uterus. It occurs after around 7 days after fertilization.
  • Parturition is the expulsion of the baby from the mother's womb after completion of the gestation period (9 months).

Hence, the correct option is C.

Loss of reproductive capacity in women after age of 45 years is called

  1. Mensturation

  2. Ageing

  3. Menopause

  4. Menarche


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
  • Menopause is termed as the end of menstruation.
  • At the of 45 - 50 the ovaries stop producing estrogen.
  • The level of estrogen and progesterone decreases at this age which is responsible for the end of menstruation.
So, the correct option is 'Menopause'

Human female reaches menopause at the age of about

  1. $25$ years

  2. $35$ years

  3. $50$ years

  4. $70$ years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ovaries in woman stop their action at an early age by 40 for about 2%. Ovarian failure occurs at an average age of menopause is 50 years old.

So, the correct answer is '50 years'

Which of the following is correct?

  1. Menstrual cycle is present in all mammals.

  2. Menstrual cycle is present in all primates.

  3. Estrus cycle occurs in all mammals.

  4. Most mammals are ovoviviparous.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The gamete formation in females is a cyclic activity that takes about 28/29 days and involves changes in the structure and function of the entire reproductive system. It is called menstrual cycle.

It occurs only in primates( monkeys, apes and human beings). The latter do not show a cyclic change in sex urge and permit copulation at any time in the menstrual cycle. Human female may accept a male at any time, though there is variation in her level of desire.
So, the correct answer is 'Menstrual cycle is present in all primates'

Which is correctly matched in a normal menstrual cycle?

  1. Endometrium regenerates - 5 to 10 days

  2. Release of egg- 5$^{th}$ day

  3. Endometrium secretes nutrients for implantation- 11 to 18 days

  4. Rise in progesterone level- 1 to 15 days


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Just after the menstrual phase, the proliferative phase starts that shows an increase in the level of the FSH or follicular stimulating hormone. This leads to the regeneration of the endometrium lining. The regeneration takes around 5 to 10 days. On the 14$^{th}$ day, the ovulation takes place.

So, the correct option is 'Endometrium regenerates - 5 to 10 days'.

Menstruation is caused by

  1. Increase in FSH level

  2. Fall in oxytocin level

  3. Fall in progesterone level

  4. Increase in oestrogen level


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Menstruation is triggered by reduced levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone in a female's body at the end of the previous menstrual cycle. This decline in hormone levels is due to the absence of a fertilized egg implanting on the walls of the endometrium.

Which of the following statement is false?

  1. Menarche is beginning of menstruation

  2. Menstruation is shedding of endometrial lining

  3. Menopause occurs in the beginning of puberty

  4. Ovulation occurs under high titre of LH


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Menstruation starts at puberty which is known as menarche. It is the shredding of endometrial lining, ovum and some blood vessels. It ends at the age of 45 to 50 which is known as menopause. It is a cyclic process which happens every month. It includes the menstrual phase, the follicular phase, the ovulatory phase, and the luteal phase. Ovulatory phase happens because of a sudden release of LH hormone.

So, the correct option is 'Menopause occurs at the beginning of puberty'.

Withdrawal of which hormone is the immediate cause of menstruation?

  1. Estrogen

  2. FSH

  3. FSH-RH

  4. Progesterone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

After ovulation, the pituitary hormones FSH and LH cause the remaining parts of the dominant follicle to transform into the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone. The increased progesterone in the adrenals starts to induce the production of estrogen. The hormones produced by the corpus luteum also suppress production of the FSH and LH that the corpus luteum needs to maintain itself. Consequently, the level of FSH and LH fall quickly over time, and the corpus luteum subsequently atrophies. Falling levels of progesterone trigger menstruation and the beginning of the next cycle.

Menstrual cycle occurs in

  1. Human females

  2. Mammalian females

  3. Primate females

  4. Rabbit


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

  • The menstrual cycle is a monthly cycle in which the primate females ovulate once in a month.
  • Menstruation is important because it prepares the body for the fertilization and is a key process in reproduction.
  • The cycle occurs in humans, chimpanzees and Orangutans, gorillas and monkeys.
  • Other mammals have a similar cycle which is known as the oestrous cycle.
So, the correct option is 'Primate females'

Which of the cellular layers disintegrates and regenerates again and again in human?

  1. Endometrium of uterus

  2. Cornea of eye

  3. Endothelium of blood vessels

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The functional layer of the human endometrium is a highly regenerative tissue undergoing monthly cycles of growth, differentiation, and shedding during a woman's reproductive years. Fluctuating levels of circulating estrogen and progesterone orchestrate this dramatic remodeling of human endometrium.

Menstruation is caused by.

  1. Increase in LH

  2. Increase in estrogen

  3. Increase in progesterone

  4. Decrease in progesterone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If fertilization does not occur, progesterone inhibits LH from pituitary.

Reduction in LH level causes regression of corpus luteum by autolysis, and a consequent fall in the progesterone level in the blood.
The uterine lining collapses due to deficiency of progesterone. This process is called menstruation.
So, the correct answer is 'Progesterone'

Menstrual cycle is not seen in ____________.

  1. Humans

  2. Orangutans

  3. Lemurs

  4. Chimpanzees


Correct Option: A

What changes are observed in the uterus, if fertilisation does not occur?

  1. Lining of uterus becomes more thick

  2. Lining of uterus becomes more spongy

  3. Lining of the uterus slowly breaks and comes out through the vagina as blood and mucus

  4. Lining of uterus becomes more vascular


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If fertilization does not occur in the uterus, the corpus luteum will involute and there will be a drop in the hormone levels, which will cause the uterus to shed its lining and egg in the process called menstruation, where there is blood and uterine secretions are removed through the vagina.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Unscramble the underlined words in the following sentences


The reproductive life of a woman lasts from hacreemn to spauoemen.

  1. Reproductive life of a woman lasts from menarche to menopause.

  2. Reproductive life of a woman lasts from nemarche to menopause.

  3. Reproductive life of a woman lasts from chenmare to pausemeno.

  4. Reproductive life of a woman lasts from chenmare to usemenopa.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Menarche is the first occurrence of menstruation and marks the beginning of the reproductive period.
Menopause is the end of menstruation and marks the end of the reproductive period of women.
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

In human females, each time during maturation and release of egg the inner wall of uterus thickens. Is this thickening permanent?

  1. Yes

  2. No

  3. Some times permanent

  4. Can not be decided


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Menstrual cycle is rhythmic reproductive cycle in which the endometrium wall of uterus forms placenta. Placenta provides nourishment to the developing fetus if implantation occurs. If pregnancy does not occur, this endometrial lining is shred off, known as menstruation. So, this endometrium thickening is not permanent.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Pubertal changes in girls is

  1. Breast development

  2. Development of gonads

  3. Menstruation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Puberty is the stage at which physical changes occurs through which a child's body matures into an adult body to enable fertilization.
Pubertal changes in girls is secondary sexual characteristics which involves development of breast, pubic hair, changes in vagina, uterus and ovaries, menstruation, development of acne due to hormonal changes.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

Ovulation in female human beings stops approximately around the age of

  1. 45-50

  2. 23-25

  3. 80-90

  4. 10-15


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ovulation is the process when a mature egg is released from the ovary. Then the egg is pushed down the Fallopian tube and is available to be fertilized. In females, ovulation continues after the age of 45-50 after which eggs are not released from the ovary and there is menopause.
Thus, the correct answer is option (A), '45-50'.

Which of the following is the monthly cycle in females?

  1. Menstruation

  2. Luteinization

  3. Oogenesis

  4. Estrogenetions


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Menstruation also is known as a monthly bleeding cycle that occurs in a female. During the period of 21-28 days oviduct, a part of the female reproductive system produces an egg in the process called ovulation. In this duration, the uterus prepares itself by increasing blood supply with arteries and veins, building a placenta to support the embryo if the egg gets fertilized by a sperm. If the egg is not fertilized the uterus starts contractions to break down the placenta. This process of rupturing the placenta from the uterus wall goes on for 3-5 days and is called menstruation. 
  • Luteinization is an early step in the formation of griffin follicles, an early stage of a mature ovum.
  • Oogenesis is a complete process by which egg/ovum is formed.
  • Estrogeniztion is the production of thick pale fluid produced by the action of estrogen during puberty in females.

State the following statement is true or false.
Menstrual cycle ceases during pregnancy.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If the fertilization occurs and the foetus is implanted in the endometrium, the trophoblastic cells of the developing placenta and secrete the hormone which is the human chorionic gonadotropin. This hormone, like LH, maintain the Corpus luteum and the secretion of progesterone and oestrogen by it. These two check the breakdown of the endometrium of the uterus. The absence of menstrual bleeding is the earliest sign of pregnancy. Fertilization is diploid condition and equatorial division is complete only fertilization occurs.

A female of age 24 years attained puberty at the age of 14 years. She has two children born by normal delivery. How many polar bodies are formed in her body till date?
(Each menstrual cycle is of 30 days)

  1. 90

  2. 92

  3. 94

  4. 88


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Polar bodies are formed each monthe after attaining puberty. Hence, total years of polar bodies formation are equal to the difference between the age of puberty till date. 

Hence, total years of polar bodies formed = 24 - 14 = 10. 
Hence, total number of polar bodies formed = 10 x 12 = 120. 
She has two children born by normal delivery. 
So, 3 extra polar bodies are formed.
For one child absence of polar bodies formation = 15 months, where 9 months of gestation and 6 months of  lactation.
So, for 2 child, it will be 15 x 2 = 30.  
Hence, net polar bodies formed in her body till date - 120 + 2 - 30 = 92.
Thus, the correct answer is '92.'

In human females, the ovarian cycle begins when the 

  1. levels of oestrogen reach their maximum

  2. hypothalamus stimulates the anterior pituitary to increase its output of FSH and LH

  3. level of progesterone drops precipitously

  4. hypothalamus increases its release of FSH and LH.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If fertilized egg is not implanted into the uterus after the release of the matured egg, the corpus luteum degenerates and the levels of estrogen and progesterone decrease. The decrease in the level of progesterone causes the endometrium to degenerate initiating the menstrual cycle. This causes the hypothalamus to stimulate the release of GnRH, which in turn causes the release of LH and FSH from the anterior pituitary. The rising level of LH and FSH causes the growth of follicles on the ovarian surface, preparing for ovulation and thus beginning the ovarian cycle. So, the correct option is 'hypothalamus stimulates the anterior pituitary to increase its output of FSH and LH'.

All the following occurs during natural menopause expect one

  1. Progesterone levels in blood decreases

  2. Estrogen levels in blood decreases

  3. Both A and B

  4. FSH and LH levels in blood increases


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Menopause is the time when menstrual cycles permanently cease. Symptoms of menopause include irregular periods, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood swings. During natural menopause, estrogen and progesterone levels in blood decreases. However, the levels of FSH and LH in blood increases during this time. High levels of FSH is an indicator of perimenopause period.


Thus, the correct answer is 'Both A and B'.

In a twenty year old unmarried female who has never conceived and whose age of attainment of puberty was at twelve years. Approximately how many ovum would have been formed till date-

  1. $48-60$

  2. $96-100$

  3. $192-200$

  4. None of these


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Puberty is the period of growth that bridges childhood to adulthood and results in physical and several maturities as well as the capacity for reproduction. Over half of pubertal timing is considered heritable.

So, the correct option is ''48-60'.

Menstrual cycle is generally of-

  1. 21 days

  2. 28 days

  3. 38 days

  4. 40 days


Correct Option: B

Menstruation is triggered by an abrupt decline in the amount of

  1. Lueinising hormone

  2. Follicle-stimulating hormone

  3. Estrogen

  4. Progesteron


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Progesterone is a hormone released by the corpus luteum in the ovary. It plays important roles in the menstrual cycle and in maintaining the early stages of pregnancy. It may also be involved in the growth of certain cancers. During the menstrual cycle, when an egg is released from the ovary at ovulation (approximately day 14), the remnants of the ovarian follicle that enclosed the developing egg form a structure called as the corpus luteum. This releases progesterone and, to a lesser extent, oestradiol. The progesterone prepares the body for pregnancy in the event that the released egg is fertilised. If the egg is not fertilised, the corpus luteum breaks down, the production of progesterone falls and a new menstrual cycle begins. Estrogen or oestrogen is the primary female sex hormone and is responsible for development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. Follicle stimulating hormone is produced by the pituitary gland. It regulates the functions of both the ovaries and testes. Lack or insufficiency of it can cause infertility or subfertility both in men and women. In females, an acute rise of LH ("LH surge") triggers ovulation and development of the corpus luteum. In males, where LH had also been called interstitial cell–stimulating hormone (ICSH), it stimulates Leydig cell production of testosterone. It acts synergistically with FSH. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

Which is incorrect about menstruation?

  1. At menopause, there is abrupt increase in gonadotropic hormones.

  2. Beginning of cycle of menstruation is called menarche.

  3. During normal menstruation about 40 mL of blood is lost.

  4. Menstrual fluid can easily clot.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The clot is made up of blood cells, fibrins and endometrial tissues. Since the blood passes from uterus quickly then there is no time for anticoagulants to act. So, clots cannot be formed easily.

So, the correct option is 'Menstrual fluid can easily clot'.

Cessation of menstrual cycle is called as

  1. Ovulation

  2. Menopause

  3. Puberty

  4. Implantation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In human beings, menstrual cycle ceases around 50 years of age; that is termed as menopause. 

Cyclic menstruation is an indicator of normal reproductive phase and extends between menarche and menopause.

The stage during which menstruation stops in adult female is

  1. Menopause

  2. Menarche

  3. Mensus

  4. Puberty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

After the age of 45, the number of ovarian follicles decrease and the ovaries become less responsive to luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. Hence the ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone. So the menstrual cycle stops and reproductive capacity is arrested. Menopause marks the end of reproductive phase. Thus the correct answer is option A.

The reproductive cycle in primate female is

  1. Menstrual cycle

  2. Oestrous cycle

  3. Menopause

  4. Puberty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The reproductive cycle in primate female is menstrual cycle which is hormonal and reproductive tissue changes that occur in adult female mammals during their reproductive year and it is repeated at an average interval of about 28/29 days. It is an essential part of making sexual reproduction possible because it is necessary for the production of eggs.

So, the correct answer is option A.

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