Given below are two statements with respect to the menstrual cycle.
$Statement-I$: The menstrual phase in the menstrual cycle occurs when an ovulated egg is not fertilized and is thus shed out along with the endometrium.
$Statement-II$: The menstrual phase is often referred to as the 'funeral of an unfertilized egg'.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

  • A
    Both $Statement-I$ and $Statement-II$ are correct.
  • B
    $Statement-I$ is correct but $Statement-II$ is incorrect.
  • C
    Both $Statement-I$ and $Statement-II$ are incorrect.
  • D
    $Statement-I$ is incorrect but $Statement-II$ is correct.

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Match the Column-$A$ with Column-$B$:
Column-$A$ Column-$B$
$A$. Follicular phase $i$. Release of secondary oocyte
$B$. Luteal phase $ii$. Fully mature Graafian follicle
$C$. Menstrual phase $iii$. Formation of corpus luteum
$D$. Ovulatory phase $iv$. Breakdown of endometrium

$A$: Corpus luteum begins to atrophy after a short life of $10$ to $14$ days,if fertilization does not occur.
$R$: Luteolysis may be due to the withdrawal of $LH$ support.

Withdrawal of which of the following hormones is the immediate cause of menstruation?

About which day in a normal human menstrual cycle does rapid secretion of $LH$ (popularly called $LH$ surge) normally occur (in $14^{th}$ day)?

What is the fertile period?

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