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Wellness- pg 18 back
The Female Reproductive System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| First, _____ ______ are produced in two almond shaped organs known as the _____. | 1. egg cells 2. ovaries |
| During the process of _______ a mature egg (____) is relased and enters one of two _____ ______. | 1. ovulation 2. ovum 3. fallopian tubes |
| For a few days the egg cell travels towards the pear-shaped ____. | uterus |
| The _____ of the the uterus thickens in preparation for a fertilized egg. | lining |
| If the egg is not fertilized by the male ____ ____, it will leave the body together with the lining of the uters and a small amount of blood. This is called ____. | 1. sperm cell 2. menstruation |
| The lower portion of the uterus is called the _____ and is a common site of cancer in woman. | cervix |
| The development of the reproductive system is triggered by the hormones ____ and ________, which causes many physical changes in a girl. | 1. estrogen 2. progesterone |
| This period of change is called ____. | puberty |