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प्रश्न
Explain the menstrual phase in a human female. State the levels of ovarian and pituitary hormones during this phase.
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उत्तर
(a) The menstrual cycle is the reproductive cycle in all primates and begins at puberty (menarche).
- Menses takes place on the 3rd–5th day of the menstrual cycle of 28 days.
- The production of LH is considerably reduced.
- This causes degeneration of the corpus luteum and reduction in the production of progesterone and oestrogen.
- The uterine endometrium breaks down and menstruation starts.
- Cells of the endometrium, secretions, blood and the unfertilised ovum constitute menstrual flow.
During this phase, the levels of ovarian and pituitary hormones are low.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Uterus, Parturition, Fertilisation, Gestation, Implantation.
Define: Menarche
What is the menstrual cycle?
Lack of which hormone results in menstrual flow?
When does ovulatory phase occur?
On the fourteenth day of the menstrual cycle the female gamete released is _____.
Mainly which type of hormones control the menstrual cycle in human beings?
Which of the following events is not associated with ovulation in human females?
Choose the odd one out from the following terms and name the category to which the others belong:
Complete the following table by writing the name of the structure or the function of the given structure:
| Structure | Function | ||
| 1. | Corpus luteum | 1. | ______ |
| 2. | ______ | 2. | Produces male gametes in mass |
| 3. | Leydig cells | 3. | ______ |
| 4. | ______ | 4. | Stores the sperms until they mature and become mobile |
| 5. | Umbilical cord | 5. | ______ |
| 6. | Fallopian tube | 6. | ______ |
