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4 jobs of the FEMALE reproductive system
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1.produce gametes 2.site of fertilization 3.home for the developing zygote 4.prove mechanism for delivering the baby
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ovulation
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The release of the oocyte causes by the rupture of the follicle. FSH and LH levels peak
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hypothalamus
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releases the harmon gonadotropin
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gonadotropin
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activates the pituitary gland to secrete:FHS and LH
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follicle stimulating harmone(FSH)
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stimulates the development of the follicles
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luteininizing harmone(LH)
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stimulates the follicles to begin to secrete estrogen
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estrogen
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promotes the growth of the endometrium and controls the production of FSH and LH
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fimbriae
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finger-like projections that sweep the oocyte into the fallopian tube
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corpus luteum
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formed from the remaining follicle cells. produces progesterone. lower levels of LH cause it to degenerate if pregnancy does not occur.
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human chorionic gonadotropin hormone
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secreted if fertilization occurs to maintain the corpus luteum.
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