Menstruation Flashcards
1
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Menstruation
A
The shedding of the lining of the uterus the lining leaves the body through the vagina
2
Q
Ovulation
A
When the release of a egg/ova from the ovaries
3
Q
Menstrual Cycle
A
The monthly process of changes in the female reproductive system includes ovulation & menstruation.
4
Q
Abstinence
A
To intentionally avoid participating in risky behavior
5
Q
Endometrium
A
Spongy blood filled tissue that lines the uterus and nourishes a developing embryo/baby discharged through the vagina during menstruation