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Question
Give scientific reason.
There is a menopause when women are 45-50 years old.
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Solution
- The natural cessation of menstruation that occurs between the age of 45-50 years is known as menopause.
- Menopause occurs as the secretion of hormones controlling the functions of the female reproductive system either stops or becomes irregular.
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