| A | B |
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| ovary | the female sex gland in which the ova(eggs) are located |
| vulva | external sex organs |
| estrogen | a steroid hormone producing femal sexs characteristics |
| progesterone | the pregnancy hormone, prepares uterus for reception and development of fertilized egg |
| menstruation | the discharge of blood from the uterus occurring at 4 week intervals from puberty to menopause |
| ovulation | the release of a mature, unimpregnated egg from the ovary |
| fallopian tubes | the duct or tube that extends from each ovary to the uterus |
| cilia | hair-like projections that line the inside of the fallopian tubes |
| uterus | the hollow pear-shape organ which contains the fetus, womb |
| embryo | unborn child in early stages of development; conception to 2nd month |
| vagina | birth canal; extends from vulva to cervix |
| cervix | muscle at the lower end of the uterus, beginning of the vagina |
| hymen | maidenhead; fold of tissue that partly covers the external opening of the vagina |
| clitoris | sensitve nipple of flesh located above the vaginal opening |
| ovum | egg: the reproductive cell |
