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The onset of menstruation in a human female is called ______. - Biology

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The onset of menstruation in a human female is called ______.

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  • Menopause

  • Menarche

  • Ovulation

  • Oogenesis

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Solution

The onset of menstruation in a human female is called menarche.

Explanation:

Menarche refers to the first occurrence of menstruation in girls, marking the onset of puberty and reproductive maturity.

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