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Reaching the age of adolescence. — Science STD 8 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceReaching the age of adolescence.2 Marks
Question
Define (i) menarche, and (ii) menopause.
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Answer

  1. The first occurrence of menstruation at puberty is called menarche.
  2. The permanent stoppage of menstruation is termed menopause. It occurs at 45 to 50 years of age.

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