State whether the following statements are true or false: (b) Menstruation stops in men permanently around the age of 45 to 50 years.

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Solution

The correct option is B False

Menstruation is an event that occurs only in women and not in men.

Menstruation stops in a woman permanently around the age of 45 to 50 years.

This event of permanent stopping of menstruation is known as menopause.

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