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In non-primate mammals like cow, sheep, rat, dog etc.,cyclical changes occurring during their reproductive phase is called

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Growth cycle

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Oestrus cycle

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Menstrual cycle

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Gestation period

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The correct option is B Oestrus cycle
Sexual reproduction in mammals involves cyclic changes in the ovaries, accessory glands and the reproductive hormones, during which ovum is released. In non-primate animals it is called oestrus cycle and inprimates including human beings it is called menstrual cycle.

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Q. Assertion: In non-primate mammals, cyclical changes that occur during reproduction is called oestrus cycle whereas in primates, it is called the menstrual cycle.
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