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Match the items in Column ‘I’ with the items in Column ‘II’:


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The onset of menstruation

placenta

The period from fertilization to birth in mammals

a contraceptive device

An intimate connection established between the fetal membrane and the uterine wall in mammals

puberty

Use of diaphragm in females

menarche

The period during which the immature reproductive system of boys and girls matures and become capable of reproduction

gestation period

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Solution

(A) The onset of menstruation (IV) menarche

  1. The menstruation in females start around the age of puberty which is 10 years.
  2. This onset of menstruation is termed as menarche.

(B) The period from fertilization to birth in mammals (V) gestation period

  1. Once the fertilization occurs, the zygote develops into embryo and then fetus.
  2. Till the baby is born, it remains in the uterus of the mother.
  3. This entire phase is known as the gestation period.

(C) An intimate connection established between the fetal membrane and the uterine wall in mammals (I) placenta

  1. The endometrium lining of the uterus and the the membrane surrounding the fetus forms a connection between themselves.
  2. This connection is known as placenta.

(D) Use of diaphragm in females (II) a contraceptive method

  1. Diaphragm is a barrier contraceptive device which is fitted inside the the vagina.
  2. It prevents the passage of sperms into the cervix.

(E) The period during which the immature reproductive system of boys and girls matures and become capable of reproduction (III) puberty

  1. Around a certain age, secondary sexual characters begin to develop in boys and girls like broadening of shoulder and development of breasts respectively and they become capable of reproduction as their reproductive systems undergo maturation.
  2. This phase of maturation is known as puberty.
Column IColumn II
(A) The onset of menstruation (IV) menarche
(B) The period from fertilization to birth in mammals (V) gestation period
(C) An intimate connection established between the fetal membrane and the uterine wall in mammals (I) placenta
(D) Use of diaphragm in females (II) a contraceptive method
(E) The period during which the immature reproductive system of boys and girls matures and become capable of reproduction(III) puberty

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