Which one of the following statements is incorrect about menstruation?

Options

A. During normal menstruation about 40 ml blood is lost
B. The menstrual fluid can easily clot
C. At menopause in the female, there is especially abrupt increase in gonadotropic hormones
D. The beginning of the cycle of menstruation is called menarche

Answer

B

Explanation

(b) During normal menstruation approximately 40 mL of blood and an additional 35 mL of serous fluids are lost. The menstrual fluid is normally non-clotting because a fibrinolysin is released alongwith necrotic endometrial material.