| Direction: Each of these questions contains two statements |
| Assertion [A] and Reason [R]. Each of these questions also has four alternative choices, any one of which is the correct answer. You have to select one of the codes [a], [b], [c] and [d] given below. |
| Assertion [A] Menstrual phase is also compared to shedding tears for the lost ovum. |
| Reason [R] In the menstrual phase, loss of endometrial lining takes place due to reduced titre of progesterone. |
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true, but R is false
D) A is false, but R is true
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
[a] Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. Menstrual phase is the phase of menstrual flow/menses which continues for 3-5 days and involves discharge of blood (a total of 50-100 mL) along with shedding off endometrial lining (uterus, Fallopian tube and vagina) due to reduced levels of both oestrogen and progesterone hormones. As such menstrual phase is also called funeral of unfertilised egg or shedding tears of lost ovum.
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