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Vulva
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External genitalia
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Ova
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Female reproductive cells
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Ovaries
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Glands located in the pelvic cavity on each side of the uterus
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Graafian follicles
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Tiny, saclike structures containing an ovum
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Mature follicle
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Moves to surface of ovary and ruptures to release the ovum
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Ovulation
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Egg is released into fallopian tube
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Corpus luteum
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Empty follicle is transformed into structure
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Fallopian tubes
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The oviducts and uterine tubes, site of fertilization
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Uterus
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Contains and nourishes embryo from fertilization to birth
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Cervix
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Inferior constricted portion that opens into the vagina
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Vagina
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Muscular tube that extends from the cervix to the exterior of the body
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Mammary glands
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(breasts) they secrete milk for newborns
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Menarche
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Initial menstrual period that occurs at puberty and continues to around age 40
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Gestation
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Average pregnancy of 9 months
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Parturation
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Childbirth
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