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reproductive system Flashcards

1
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produce offspring to ensure the survival of human species

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Reproductive System

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2
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sperm cells (testes), egg cells (ovaries)

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Production of Gametes

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3
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sperm and egg meet at fallopian tube

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Fertilization

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4
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uterus - nourishing fetus

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Development

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5
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milk

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Nourishment

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6
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sex hormones (testosterone, estrogen, progesterone)

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Production of Reproductive Hormones

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7
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sex cells ( sperm in males, oocytes in female)

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Gametes

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8
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a special type of cell division that leads to formation of sex cells

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Meiosis

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9
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type of cell division that occurs in non-reproductive cells, and produces exact copies of the parent cell

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Mitosis

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10
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23 chromosomes (to produce offspring), chromosomes from gametes

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Haploid

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11
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46 chromosomes, 22 homologous autosomal pairs

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Diploid

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12
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XX

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Female

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13
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XY

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Male

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14
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what develops after fertilization

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Zygote

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15
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14 to 56 days after fertilization

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Embryo

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16
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56 days after fertilization

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Fetus

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17
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testes, series of ducts, accessory glands and supporting structures

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Male Reproductive System

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18
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saclike structure containing testis

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Scrotum

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19
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male gonads, produce sperm cells, and secrete testosterone by interstitial

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Testes

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20
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storage site of immature sperm cells

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Epididymis

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21
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propels live sperm from their storage sites into the urethra

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Vas Deferens/Ductus Deferens

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22
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minor operation, incision to the skin

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Vasectomy

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23
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passage way for both urine and male reproductive fluids

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Urethra

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24
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3 regions of urethra

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1.) prostatic urethra
2.) membranous urethra
3.) spongy (penile) urethra

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25
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organ of copulation and function in the transfer of sperm cells from male to the female

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Penis

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26
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Three tissue cause of erection enlargement

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1.) corpora cavernosa
2.) corpus spongiosum
3.) spongy urethra

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27
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sac-like glands that lie at the base of the bladder and release a fluid that forms part of semen, 60% of seminal fluid

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Seminal Vesicles

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28
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donut-shaped gland that produces fluid that nourishes and help in the transport of the sperm

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Prostate Gland

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29
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tiny pea-sized glands inferior to the prostate gland that produces thick, clear mucus that drains into the penile urethra, lubricant

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Bulbourethral Glands (cowper glands)

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30
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mixture of sperm and secretions from glands

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Semen

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31
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interstitial cells increase in number and size

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Spermatogenesis

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32
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sequence of events in which a boy begins to produce male hormones and sperm cells

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Male Puberty

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33
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GnRH is released from neurons in the?

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Hypothalamus

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34
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secrete two hormones, referred to as gonadotropins because they influence the functions of the glands

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Anterior Pituitary Gland

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35
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the major male hormone secreted and is classified as androgen

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Testosterone

36
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a complex series of reflexes that result in erection of the penis

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Male Sex Act

37
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the first major component of the male sex act, neural stimuli cause the penis to enlarge and become firm

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Erection

38
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results from the contraction of smooth muscle in the wall of the urethra

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Ejaculation

39
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between of the urinary bladder

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Pelvis

40
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primary female reproductive organ, produces oocytes and sex hormones

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Ovaries

41
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thin skin folds

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Labia Minora

42
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structure that opens to the urethra

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vestibule

43
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sensory receptor, small organ where erectile tissue, sexual sensation

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Clitoris

44
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subcutaneous and adipose tissue

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Labia Majora

45
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pubic hair

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Mons Pubis

46
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episiotomy

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Pudental Cleft

47
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female organ of copulation, receiving the penis during intercourse

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Vagina

48
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thin mucous covering that covers its opening or orifice

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Hymen

49
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region between the anus and the vagina

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Perineum

50
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done to prevent tearing during childbirth

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Episiotomy

51
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opening into the vestibule or lower vagina, keep the vagina moist, lubrication for intercourse

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Accessory Glands

52
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harbors the embryo, provide nutrients, and expels the fetus and the end of its development

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Uterus

53
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Parts of uterus:
Superior to the uterus

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Fundus

54
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Parts of the uterus:
where the fetus grow

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Body

55
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Parts of the uterus:
connected to the vagina

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Cervix

56
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Layers of the uterine wall:
outer

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Perimetrium

57
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Layers of the uterine wall:
middle, smooth muscles, thick, plays minor part of childbirth

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Myometrium

58
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Layers of the uterine wall:
inner, epithelial cells (dito mag grogrow)

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Endometrium

59
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Layers of the uterine wall:
opening

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Cervical Dilation

60
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Layers of the uterine wall:
receive egg cell

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Infidibulum

61
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Layers of the uterine wall:
meeting

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Ampulla

62
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Layers of the uterine wall:
tubal ligation

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Isthmus

63
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extends from the area of ovaries to the uterus, site of fertilization

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Uterine Tubes

63
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after birth

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Tubal Ligation

64
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egg cell production

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Oogenesis

65
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contains immature eggs

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Follicles

66
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release of an oocyte from ovary, part of the menstrual cycle

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Ovulation

67
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begins between 11 to 13 and is usually completed by 16

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Female Puberty

68
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first episode of menstrual bleeding

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Menarche

69
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hormone for women, increase osteoblasts, bone formation

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Estrogen

70
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hormone for pregnancy, helps development of placenta and mammary glands, causes mood swings, stop uterine contractility

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Progesterone

71
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flow of blood typically lasts 3-7 days

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Menstruation

72
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organs of milk production in breasts, modified sweat glands

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Mammary Glands

73
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egg white

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Spinnbarkeit

74
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contains smooth muscle, becomes erect when the muscle contracts, and contains tiny openings of the lactiferous ducts through which milk passes

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Nipples

75
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contains elevated sebaceous glands (montgomery glands) that secret a protective lipid substance during lactation

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Areola

76
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Types of tissue:
functional parts of the breasts, allowing for milk production

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Glandular

77
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Types of tissue:
provides support for the glandular tissue

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Fibrous

78
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Types of tissue:
glandular tissue is embedded in the fatty tissue

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Fatty

79
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each adult female mammary gland usually consists of 15-20 glandular lobes covered by a considerable amount of adipose tissue

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Lobes

80
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GnRH

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Gonadotropin-releasing

81
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LH

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Luteinizing Hormone

82
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FSH

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Follicle-stimulating hormone

83
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series of changes that occur in sexually mature, nonpregnant females

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Menstrual Cycle

84
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time when endometrium is shed from uterus

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Menses

85
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time when ovaries secrete less hormones and number of follicles in ovaries is low

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Menopause

86
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eractile tissue within the clitoris and around the vaginal opening becomes engorged with blood

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Female Sex Act

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