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