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Reaching the Age of Adolescence — Science STD 8 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8ScienceReaching the Age of Adolescence1 Mark
MCQ
Reproductive age in women starts when their:
  • ✓
    Menstruation starts.
  • B
    Breasts start developing.
  • C
    Body weight increases.
  • D
    Height increases.
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Answer

Correct option: A.
Menstruation starts.
In females, the reproductive phase of life begins at puberty ($10$ to $12$ years of age) and generally lasts till the age of approximately $45$ to $50$ years. The first occurrence of menstruation at puberty is called menarche. It is the beginning of the reproductive life of a girl.

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