2.Human Reproduction
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Which one of the following is the most likely root cause why menstruation is not taking place in regularly cycling human female?

A

Maintenance of the hypertrophical endometrial lining

B

Maintenance of high concentration of sex­ hormones in the blood stream

C

Retention of well­developed corpus luteum

D

Fertilisation of the ovum

(AIPMT-2009)

Solution

(b) : High concentration of sex steroids (estrogen) exerts negative feedback on anterior pituitary, decreasing $LH$ secretion and release thus, lowering $LH$ level in blood. Due to insufficient $LH$ – level no ovulation occurs which causes irregular menstruation.

Standard 12
Biology

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