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| what is the function of the female reproductive system (FRS)? |
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| to produce eggs, nurture fertilized eggs, and give birth |
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| what are estrogen and progesterone? |
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| hormones that regulate the release of eggs and female development |
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| it is when the egg is released from the ovaries into the fallopian tubes |
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| what is the fallopian tube? |
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| tube leading from ovaries to uterus; place where fertilization takes place |
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| the organ where the baby grows and develops |
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| the passageway where baby leaves the body and sperm enters |
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| how often does the female body prepare for pregnancy? |
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| explain the menstrual cycle. |
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| after puberty, every month the female's body prepares for pregnancy. the lining of the uterus thickens. if fertilization does not occur, egg deteriorates and thickened lining of uterus is discharged. (which is called menstruation). this continues until late middle age. |
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| how can identical twins be born? |
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| one sperm fertilizes one egg, but then the egg splits in two, creating two individuals |
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| how can fraternal twins be born? |
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| two sperm fertilize two different eggs |
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| when fertilization does not occur |
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| why does infertility occur? |
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| either a male can not produce enough health sperm or the female does not ovulate properly |
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| sexually transmitted diseases passed from infected person to uninfected person during sexual contact |
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