Human reproduction

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What is the placenta?

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The structure that allows nutrients to pass to the embryo and takes wastes away from the embryo.

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What is the amniotic sac?

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The fluid-filled sac that surrounds the fetus.

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What is estrogen?

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The female sex hormone that gives female characteristics.

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What is menstruation?

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The periodic shedding of tissues and blood from the inner lining of the uterus.

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What is implantation?

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The attachment of the fertilised egg to the uterine wall.

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What is the role of progesterone in female reproduction?

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Progesterone helps prepare the uterus for pregnancy and maintains the uterine lining.

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What is ovulation?

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The release of an egg from the ovary.

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What is fertilization?

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The process where a sperm cell unites with an egg cell to form a zygote.

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What is the function of the fallopian tubes?

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The tubes that transport the egg from the ovary to the uterus and where fertilization usually occurs.

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What is the role of the uterus during pregnancy?

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The uterus provides a nurturing environment for the developing fetus.