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| Holds the uterus, uterine tubes, and ovaries in place. |
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| Peritoneum that attaches the ovaries to the broad ligament. |
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| Ligament that extends from the lateral body wall to the ovary. |
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| Attaches the ovary to the uterus. |
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| General term for the female germ cell. |
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| General term for an oocyte and the cells that surround it. |
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| Cells from which oocytes develop. |
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| An oocyte that has started the first meiotic division. |
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The primary oocyte surrounded by a single layer of flat
granulosa cells. |
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Consists of several layers of granulosa cells surrounding the
primary oocyte; a clear layer, the zona pellucida, surrounds the
oocyte. |
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Follicle that has just developed an antrum; the oocyte is
surrounded by the cumulus mass; the follicle is surrounded by
the theca. |
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Enlarged secondary follicle on the surface of the ovary; a
Graafian follicle. |
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Rupture of the mature follicle and release of the oocyte from
the ovary is called ___ . |
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Near this time the primary oocyte
completes the first meiotic division to form the ___ , which
begins the second meiotic division. |
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The second meiotic
division is completed only if ___ occurs. |
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The ruptured
follicle becomes the ___ , which secretes estrogen and progesterone. |
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If
fertilization occurs, the placenta secretes ___ , which causes
the corpus luteum to persist and continue to produce
hormones that are necessary to maintain the pregnancy. |
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After the first trimester the ___ produces hormones and the
corpus luteum degenerates. |
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Extend from the ovaries to the uterus; conduct the oocyte to the
uterus; also called fallopian tubes or oviducts. |
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Long processes that surround the ovary and sweep the oocyte
into the uterine tube. |
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| Fertilization usually occurs here. |
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| The inferior, narrow neck of the uterus. |
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| Cavity that opens into the vagina. |
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| Outer layer of the uterine wall consisting of peritoneum. |
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| Middle muscular layer of the uterine wall. |
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| Inner epithelial and connective tissue layer of the uterus. |
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The female organ of copulation; also allows menstrual flow and
childbirth. |
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Mucous membrane covering the opening of the vagina in
young females. |
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| The space into which the vagina and urethra open. |
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| Thin, longitudinal skin folds bordering the vestibule. |
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| Small erectile structure covered by the prepuce. |
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| Glands that maintain the moistness of the vestibule. |
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| Rounded folds of skin lateral to the labia minora. |
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| Elevation of tissue located over the pubic symphysis. |
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| Space between the labia majora. |
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The region between the vagina and anus; the location where an
episiotomy is performed. |
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| Circular, pigmented area surrounding the nipple. |
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| Enlarged breasts in males. |
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Glandular compartment of the mammary glands, each of which
possesses a single duct that opens on the surface of the nipple. |
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Subdivision of the lobes; contains the milk-producing
structures. |
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| Secretory sacs that produce milk. |
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| Estrogen and progesterone |
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The changes associated with puberty in the female are
primarily the result of elevated levels of ___ and ___ secreted by the
ovaries. |
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After puberty the rate of secretion of
GnRH, FSH, and LH increases and becomes ___ , and is
responsible for the pattern of estrogen and progesterone
secretion of the adult. |
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Phase in which the endometrium of the uterus is sloughed; day
1 to days 4 or 5 of the cycle. |
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Phase in which the endometrium begins to thicken and form
glands; time between ending of menses and ovulation; days 4
or 5 to day 14 of the cycle. |
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| Release of the oocyte from the ovary; day 14 of the cycle. |
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Phase in which the endometrium reaches its greatest degree of
development and glands secrete a small amount of fluid; time
between ovulation and the next menses; days 14 to 28 of the
cycle. |
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| Phase in which a mature follicle is produced. |
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| Phase in which the corpus luteum is formed. |
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| Cessation of menstrual cycles. |
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Period from the onset of irregular menstrual cycles to their
complete cessation. |
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Testosteronelike hormone and possibly estrogens affect
brain cells and influence sexual behavior; however, ___ also
play a role in sexual behavior. |
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During sexual excitement
parasympathetic stimulation causes erectile tissue in the ___
and around the vaginal opening to become engorged with
blood. |
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Secretions from the ___ provide lubrication for the
movement of the penis. Tactile stimulation during
intercourse, as well as psychological stimuli, can trigger a(n)
___, the female climax. |
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After the sexual act, there is a period
of ___ , characterized by an overall sense of satisfaction and
relaxation. |
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Although orgasm is a pleasurable component of
sexual intercourse, it is not required for ___ to occur. |
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Before puberty, the rate of secretion of
___ from the hypothalamus are very low. |
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Before puberty, the rate of secretion of ___ and ___ from the anterior
pituitary are very low. |
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Decline in this hormone causes the endometrium to be
sloughed and results in menses. |
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Increased secretion of this hormone from developing follicles
causes the endometrium to thicken during the proliferative
phase. |
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| A large increase in this hormone results in ovulation. |
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At the time of ovulation this hormone acts on immature follicles
and stimulates them to start developing; the follicles mature in
the next menstrual cycle. |
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Produced by the corpus luteum; primarily responsible for the
secretory phase of the uterus. |
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Stimulates the secretion of FSH and LH from the anterior
pituitary. |
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| Hormone that stimulates the secretion of estrogen from follicles. |
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