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Question
A human female experiences two major changes, menarche and menopause during her life. Mention the significance of both the events.
Solution
(a) Menarche: It is the first menstruation that occurs in the life of a young girl. Menarche is indication of the attainment of sexual maturity and beginning of fertile period.
(b) Menopause: It is the cessation of menstruation in the life of a women that marks the end of fertile period due to non-release of ova.
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