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female reproductive systems
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Health Care
10th Grade
12/19/2012

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Cervix
Definition
the opening to the uterus
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Vagina
Definition
the muscular passageway from the uterus to the outside of the body
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ova
Definition
Egg cells
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Endometrium
Definition
the lining of the the uterus
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ovaries
Definition
sex glands that store ova and produce hormones
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Fallopian tubes
Definition
muscular tubes in which fertilization occurs
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Uterus
Definition
the hollow, muscular organ that protects and nourishes a developing fetus
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Cilia
Definition
tiny hairlike structure that help move the ovum
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-Toxic Shock syndrome (TSS)
-Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
-Menstrual cramps
Definition
three problems that can affect the female reproductive system
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-Cervical cancer
-STD's
-Uterine cancer
-Endometrium
Definition
4 causes of infertility in females
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Ovulation
Definition
the monthly process of releasing one mature egg into the fallopian tune
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Zygote
Definition
Fertilized egg
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Menstruation
Definition
shedding of the lining
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