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Career Step - MTE

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ovaries   Paired organs that produce gametes and the hormones estrogen and progesterone.  
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fallopian tubes   Tubes that transport the ovum to the uterus.  
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uterus   A hollow muscular organ where the fetus matures.  
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vagina   A muscular tube that passes from the cervical opening to the uterus and to the outside of the body.  
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ampulla   The longest portion of the fallopian tube.  
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infundibulum   The funnel-shaped distal end of the fallopian tube.  
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cervix   The tapered portion of the uterus.  
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endometrium   The inner lining of the uterus that undergoes changes based on the menstrual cycle.  
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eggs   Gametes or ova.  
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estrogen   A female hormone secreted by the ovary, it is responsible for typical female sexual characteristics.  
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progesterone   A female hormone that prepares and maintains the uterus for preganancy.  
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mesentery   A double layer of peritoneum that acts as a structural support for the ovaries.  
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mesovarium   Portion of the broad ligament of the uterus that reflects onto and suspends the ovary.  
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suspensory ligament   A fold of peritoneum that extends out from the ovary to the wall of the pelvis. (Also called infundibulopelvic ligament)  
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ovarian ligament   A fibrous ligament that connects the ovary to the lateral surface of the uterus. (Also called utero-ovarian ligament.)  
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cortex   Outer portion of an organ.  
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medulla   Inner part of an organ.  
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stroma   The connective tissue of the cortex that contains many ovarian follicles in various stages of development.  
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graafian follicle   Matured ovarian follicle that produces the female hormone estrogen.  
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corpus luteum   The ruptured ovarian follicle that produces the female hormone progesterone.  
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oviducts   Another name for the fallopian tubes.  
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ampulla   The longest portion of the fallopian tube.  
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infundibulum   The funnel-shaped distal end of the fallopian tube.  
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fundus   The upper most portion of the uterus.  
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proliferative   A stage in the menstrual cycle where the endometrium rapidly regenerates and the blood supply increases.  
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fornix   A recessed area around the cervix.  
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vestibular   Lubricating glands for the fornix.  
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Bartholin's gland   Lubricating glands for the fornix.  
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vulva   Part of the female reproductive system called the external genitalia.  
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mons pubis   A pad of connective tissue that covers the symphysis pubis and (after puberty) supports the coarse pubic hair.  
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perineum   The area between the thighs to the anus.  
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sebaceous glands   Glands which secrete a greasy, lubricating substance.  
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prepuce   A covering fold of skin of the clitoris.  
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mammary   Glands located within the breasts that are modified sweat glands.  
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integumentary   The skin.  
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lactation   The secretion of milk from the breasts for nourishment of infants.  
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areolar   A circular pigmented area that surrounds the nipple.  
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puberty   The time when secondary sex changes begin.  
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menarche   The establishment or beginning of menstrual function.  
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menopause   Cessation of menstruation, generally occurring at approximately age 50.  
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Papanicolaou smear   This test examines the cells of the female tract (cervix, endometrium, and vagina) to determine if there are any precancerous or cancerous lesions.  
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mammograms   Radiographs of the breasts to check for lesions.  
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bimanual   An examination with both hands; one hand (or fingers only) is placed in the vagina and the other on the abdomen, in order to palate the uterus.  
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estradiol   The most potent naturally-occurring estrogen in humans.  
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FSH   Follicle-stimulating hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that enables follicles to develop properly.  
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luteal phase   Named for the corpus luteum and is also known as the postovulatory phase.  
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hysterosalpingogram   A dye-test with visualization of the tubes and uterus by x-ray (fluoroscopy).  
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laparoscopy   Examination of the interior of the abdomen or pelvis with a scope.  
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chromotubation   A dye-test of the tubes under direct or camera visualization.  
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human chorionic gonadotropin   Hormone present in the blood that indicates pregnancy.  
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gestation   The time from the first day of the mother's last menstrual cycle through birth.  
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gravida   A pregnant woman. Often used in conjunction with a number to notate the number of pregnancies a woman has had.  
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parity   The outcome of each pregnancy.  
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para   Each delivery of a fetus after 20 weeks of gestation.  
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