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Female Reproductive
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Vagina | this is the female reproductive organ, also called the birth canal. |
| Cevix | this is part of the female reproductive system and is the narrow opening at the end of the uterus |
| Uterus | where development occurs. Contains a thick muscular wall that breaks down during menstration. |
| Ovaries | produces eggs and the female hormones: estrogen and progesterone. |
| Fallopian tubes | where fertilization occurs. The part of the female reproductive system that carries the egg to the uterus. |
| Fertilization | occurs when the female gamete (egg) and male gamete (sperm) unite to form a zygote. (offspring) |