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13 Cards in this Set
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what are 2 functions of the female reproductive system in sexual reproduction
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1. produces eggs-female gamete
2. nourishes and protects fertilized eggs |
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which organ is responsible for making eggs
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ovaries
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when does a female begin making eggs
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before she is born
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how many eggs is a typical female born with
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2 million
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when do the eggs start continuing to mature
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puberty
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how many eggs are usually mature each month
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one
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what is the scientific name for a mature egg
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ovum
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how long does an ovum have within which to be fertilized before it dies
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24 to 48 hours
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which is bigger an ovum or a sperm
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ovum
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what is the function of the uterus during pregnancy
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it holds the baby
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which female organ receives the sperm during intercourse
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vagina
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when a baby is born, it leaves the uterus and passes through the ______ and the ________ as it leaves the mother's body.
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cervix
vagina |
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what does the term ovulation mean
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the release of an ovum from an ovary
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