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level: reproductive system (female)

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Question	Answer
include the mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, and accessory glands, are collectively called the	vulva
is a thinner, hairless fold of skin just inside each labium majus.	labium minus (labia minora)
is one of two thick folds of skin and adipose tissue;	labium majus (labia majora)
is small mound of erectile tissue that resembles a penis.	clitoris
Two pea-sized glands; sit on either side of the vaginal opening;	greater vestibular glands (Bartholin’s glands)
include the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina.	internal genitalia
almonds—sit on each side of the uterus, where they produce both egg cells (ova) and sex hormones.	ovaries
also called uterine tubes	fallopian tubes
is the portion of the fallopian tube closest to the uterus.	isthmus
The middle portion of the tube, is the usual site of egg fertilization.	ampulla
finger like projections in the fallopian tube	fimbriae
houses and nurtures a growing embryo.	uterus
The curved upper portion of the uterus is called the	fundus
menstrual cycle is under the influence of	ESTROGEN and PROGESTERONE.
is where an embryo attaches.	endometrium
A passageway through the cervix	cervical canal
serves as a receptacle for the penis and sperm,	vagina
a fold of mucous that partially covers the entrance to the vagina	hymen
reproductive cycle average length	28 days
the ovarian cycle is governed by these two hormones	Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH)