Question

Give appropriate terms for each of the following:
(i) The onset of reproductive phase in a young female.
(ii) The rupture of follicle and release of ovum from the ovary.
(iii) The monthly discharge of blood and disintegrated uterine tissues in human female.
(iv) The process of fusion of ovum and sperm.
(v) The attachment of developing zygote (blastocyst) on the uterine wall.

Answer 1

(i) Menarche is the onset of the reproductive phase in a young female.

(ii) Ovulation is the rupturing of follicle to release the ovum from the ovary.

(iii) Menstrual flow is the monthly discharge of blood and disintegrated uterine tissues in human females.

(iv) Fertilisation is the process in which the ovum fuses with the sperm.

(v) Implantation is the attachment of a developing zygote (blastocyst) to the uterine wall.