NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -Menstruation is one part of a person’s menstrual cycle which includes the shedding of the endometrium (lining of the uterus) that occurs throughout a person’s reproductive life.

Detailed explanation-2: -The menstrual cycle starts with the first day of the period and lasts about 28 days on average. A period usually lasts 3 to 7 days. About 2 ounces of menstrual blood are shed during the monthly period.

Detailed explanation-3: -The endometrium itself is divided into two layers, the stratum functionalis and stratum basalis. During the menstrual cycle, the stratum functionalis expands and vascularizes and is subsequently sloughed off during the process of menstruation, whereas the stratum basalis remains relatively constant.