Zoology · Human Reproduction
NEET (UG) 2023 — Question 118
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:
- Option A:
A and B only
- Option B:
A, B and C only
- Option C:Correct
A, C and D only
- Option D:
A and D only
Answer: C
Step-by-step solution
Statement A is correct: in non-primate mammals, cyclical changes during reproduction are called the oestrus cycle, while in primates they are called the menstrual cycle. Statement B is incorrect: the first menstrual cycle beginning at puberty is called menarche, not menopause. Statement C is correct: lack of menstruation may be indicative of pregnancy. Statement D is correct: cyclic menstruation extends between menarche and menopause. Thus statements A, C and D are correct, so the answer is option C.
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- Exam
- NEET (UG) 2023
- Paper
- 2023 paper
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Human Reproduction
- Topic
- Menstrual Cycle