i. What does the figure indicate? ii. Which human organs are involved in this process?

Question

Observe the figure and answer the questions below:

Human female reproductive system

i. What does the figure indicate?

ii. Which human organs are involved in this process?

iii. Which hormones take part in this process?

iv. What is the periodicity for these changes?

v. The body of woman undergoing this process is impure, she should remain away from other people. What is your opinion about this statement? Give justification for your opinion.

Answer 1

i. The figure indicates the menstrual cycle in human female.

ii. The ovary and uterus are primarily involved in this process. But the pituitary gland also controls this cycle.

iii. Following hormones regulate this menstrual cycle. Pituitary hormones: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH).

Ovarian hormones: Estrogen and progesterone.

iv. The menstrual cycle shows repetitive changes every 28 to 30 days.

v. A menstruating woman is not at all with impure body. It is a natural process in which the endometrium of the uterus is sloughed off and repaired.

She should get enough rest and nutrition during this period. It is painful period in which there is a possibility of infections. Therefore, she should take ! hygienic care and rest till the bleeding persists. But blind faith and superstition to keep her away from others should not be followed.