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1
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Stage of development in which a boy or girl becomes capable of reproduction. The pituitary gland signals to start the reproduction system.

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Puberty

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2
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fluid that is mixed with sperm

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Semen

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3
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rush blood to the penis making it elongated

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Erection

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4
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male sex hormone

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Testosterone

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5
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womb, contains the endometrium (blood lining) and where the embryo develops

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Uterus

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6
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lead from the ovaries to the uterus carries the egg

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Fallopian Tubes

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7
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release of the sperm

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Ejaculation

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8
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breast exam (x-ray) to check for breast cancer

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Mammogram

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9
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female sex hormone

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estrogen

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10
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total end of menstruation

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menopause

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11
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storage for sperm cells

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Epididymis

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12
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the medical term for menstrual cramps

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Dysmenorrhea

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13
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releasing of an egg from the ovaries once a month

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Ovulation

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14
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a skin membrane that partially covers the end of the penis

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Foreskin

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15
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the operation to remove the foreskin

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Circumcision

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16
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where sperm production takes place

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Testicles

17
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skin sac protecting the testicles

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Scrotum

18
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opening to the birth canal

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Vagina

19
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the skin membrane that partially covers the inside of the vagina

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Hymen

20
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gland in the breast that produces milk

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Mammary

21
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blood lining in the uterus. This is what is shed when you have your period.

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Endometrium

22
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the hormone produced to prepare the lining of the uterus

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Progesterone

23
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test for cervical cancer

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Pap Test

24
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the virus that causes AIDS

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HIV

25
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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome incurable immune system can’t fight off disease.

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AIDS

26
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infection in the vagina like yeast

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Vaginitis

27
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causes build-up of scarring that can block the fallopian tube and prevent fertilization

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Chlamydia

28
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Human Papillomavirus causes genital warts

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HPV

29
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Warts caused by HPV

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Genital Warts

30
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acute septicemia in women, typically caused by bacterial infection from a retained tampon or IUD.

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toxic shock syndrome

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