Question

Test question no. 114: The onset of menstruation in the female is termed :

• A. i. Ovulation
• B. ii. Menarche
• C. iii. Menopause
• D. iv. Parthenogenesis

Answer 1

The correct option is B

ii. Menarche

The Correct option is B:

1. The onset of menstruation in the female is termed as menarche.
2. It starts in puberty at the age between 11 -13 years in female which is responsible for secondary sexual development in females.

Reason for incorrect options:

1. Ovulation: The process in which ova releases from ovary.
2. Menopause : The state at which menstrual cycle stops, around 45 - 55 years in females.
3. Parthenogenesis : It is asexual reproduction which involves only female develops into a new individual without fertilization.