Question

Given below is a statement or question followed by four choices. Select and rewrite the correct answer to the given statement.

The onset of menstruation in the female is termed a

• A. Ovulation
• B. Menarche
• C. Menopause
• D. Parthenogenesis

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Menarche

The correct option is B:

Explanation of the correct option :

1. The start of menstruation is called menarche.
2. Puberty-induced physical changes occur between the ages of 9 and 16 years, and these changes precede menarche.
3. Genetic and environmental factors influence the age at which women reach menarche.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. When a developed egg is released from the ovary, it is called ovulation.
2. Ovulation is a crucial element of the menstrual cycle and a crucial factor in pregnancy.

Option C:

1. The end of menstrual cycles is known as menopause.
2. Menopause is a physiological condition that happens to all women.

Option D:

1. The growth of an embryo from an unfertilized egg cell is known as parthenogenesis.
2. Parthenogenesis is found in a wide range of plant and animal species in nature.

Final answer: The onset of menstruation in the female is termed a Menarche.