NEETZoologyHuman Reproduction
What is the significance of lack of menstruation in human females?
Options
- ANormal reproductive phase
- BOvulation
- CPregnancy or other underlying causes
- DMenopause
Correct answer
C. Pregnancy or other underlying causes
Step-by-step solution
Menstruation only occurs if the released ovum is not fertilised. Lack of menstruation may be indicative of pregnancy. However, it may also be caused due to some other underlying causes like stress, poor health etc. The menstrual phase is followed by the follicular phase. During this phase, the primary follicles in the ovary grow to become a fully mature Graafian follicle and simultaneously the endometrium of uterus regenerates through proliferation. These changes in the ovary and the uterus are induced by changes i