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प्रश्न
Given below is the diagram depicting the menstrual cycle in human beings. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.

- Which phases are indicated by ‘C’ and ‘D’?
- Name the structures labelled ‘F’. What is its role?
- Explain the changes in the level of progesterone during phases ‘C’ and ‘D’.
- Which hormone present in the urine confirms pregnancy in human beings?
- Identify the structure labelled ‘E’. Name the hormone released by it.
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उत्तर
- Phase C is the ovulation phase, while Phase D is the luteal phase.
- The Corpus Luteum is the structure identified with the label F. The Corpus Luteum produces progesterone, which promotes a healthy environment for the developing fetus.
- Progesterone levels are very low or negligible in phase C, while they are highest in phase D.
- The hormone present in the urine that confirms pregnancy in human beings is hCG [Human Chorionic Gonadotropin hormone].
- The structure labeled as 'E' is identified as a Graafian follicle, and the hormone released by it is estrogen.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Give appropriate biological or technical terms for the following:
The onset of menstruation in a young girl
Give Reasons
Missing of menses is the first indication of pregnancy.
Meanrch, menstrual cycle, and menopause are controlled by ______.
Progesterone peaks during which phase of the menstrual cycle?
Menstruation begins due to ______.
When does the following step take place?

A biology student after studying the different levels of hormones during the menstrual cycle was comparing 2 subjects (Patients). A table was created after looking at the levels of hormones A and B for Subjects 1 and 2. Read the information in the table and answer the question that follows.
| HORMONE A | HORMONE B | |
| Subject 1 | Shows a peak on the 14th Day of the menstrual cycle. | Falls down during the luteal phase. |
| Subject 2 | Shows a peak on the 14th Day of the menstrual cycle. | The level is maintained high in the luteal phase. |
If the peak of Hormone A does not appear in the study for Subject 1, which of the following statement is true?
After ovulation the collapsed ovarian follicle shrinks and becomes filled with cell to form:
The figure show a section of human ovary. Select the option which gives the correct identification of either A or B with function/characteristic.

Choose the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which the others belong:
