7th grade Health Vocab Review

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What are egg cells?

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The reproductive cell from the female that joins with a sperm cell to make a new life.

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What is the function of the ovaries?

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To release mature eggs and produce estrogen and progesterone

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What is the process of fertilization?

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The joining together of a sperm and an egg cell

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What is the role of the placenta?

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A thick rich lining that builds up along the wall of the uterus

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What is the definition of sexual harassment?

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Unwanted and unwelcome sexual attention

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What is the definition of Pre-natal care?

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Steps taken to provide for the health of a pregnant woman and her unborn baby.

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What are STDs?

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Communicable health problems passed from one person to another through sexual contact.

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What does the term 'Fetus' mean?

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Developing organism from the end of the 8th week until birth.

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Define Chlamydia.

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The most common of all bacterial STDs.

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What are Genital Warts?

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Small growths or bumps that form on the sex organs.