Question

Assertion : The estrogen level falls after menopause.
Reason : The estrogen is synthesised and secretedmainly by uterine lining.

• A. If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
• B. If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
• C. If assertion is true but reason is false
• D. If both assertion and reason are false

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The estrogen is synthesised and secreted mainly by the growing ovarian follicles. Menopause is the time in a woman's life when the ovaries cease to produce an egg every month. Therefore, menstruation ceases gradually. This may happen because both the ovaries, by menopause, have run out of ovarian follicles. So, menopause may begin when no follicles are left in the ovaries. Without developing follicles, there is a reduced supply of estrogen and progesterone.