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In human females, menstrual cycle ceases around $50$ years of age. It is termed as

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Menopause

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Menarche

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Diapause

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Menopause
In human females endometrium (the innermost layer of the uterus) undergoes cyclical changes every month which is known as menstruation. It starts at the age of puberty, this beginning is called menarche. Human females can only reproduce till 45 to 50 years of age. When the menstruation stops it is called menopause.
So, the correct option is 'menopause'.

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