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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
Describe the changes that occur in ovaries and uterus in human female during the reproductive cycle.
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Mainly which type of hormones control the menstrual cycle in human beings?
Which one of the following statements is incorrect about menstruation?
Which one of the following events is correctly matched with the time period in a normal menstrual cycle?
A human female reaches menopause aroung the age of ______.
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. |
For subject 2 it is observed that the peak for hormone B has reached the plateau stage. After approximately how much time will the curve for hormone B descend?
Mention the importance of LH surge during menstrual cycle.
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