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Female Health
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Health Care
7th Grade
02/08/2012

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Term
Estrogen & Progesterone
Definition
the female hormones
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Female Puberty Experience
Definition
11-16
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Fimbria
Definition
the end of the fallopian tube closest to the ovary
Term
Menstrual Cycle
Definition
28 days
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Egg Cells
Definition
produced in the ovaries
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Ovaries
Definition
two almond-shaped organs that produce egg cells
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Ovulation
Definition
the process where an ovum is released and enters 1 of 2 fallopian tubes.
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Ovum
Definition
a mature egg
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Uterus
Definition
a pear-shaped organ that's lining thickens in preparation for a fertilized egg.
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Menstruation
Definition
when an egg leaves the body together with the lining of the Uterus and a small amount of blood
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Cervix
Definition
the lower portion of the uterus and is a common site of cancer in women
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Vagina
Definition
the female organ of intercourse
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Hymen
Definition
an organ with folds of skin presented at the entrance
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Labia
Definition
folds of skin outside the Hymen covered with pubic hair
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Clitoris
Definition
a small round sensitive area of skin between the Labia
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Puberty
Definition
the period of change
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