Match each term with its corresponding description or definition.
-Hormone that causes several immature ovarian follicles to start growing
A)Follicle-stimulating hormone
B)Fimbriae
C)Cervix
D)Vulva
E)Graafian follicle
F)Proliferative phase
G)Oviduct
H)Ovaries
I)Luteinizing hormone
J)Corpus luteum
K)Vagina
L)Ova
M)Secretory phase
N)Fundus
O)Menarche

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Follicle-stimulating hormone causes several immature ovarian follicles to start growing.

Answer: B
 Fimbriae are finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tube that help catch the released egg after ovulation.

Answer: C
 The cervix is the narrow lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.

Answer: D
 The vulva is the external genitalia of the female reproductive system, including the labia, clitoris, and vaginal opening.

Answer: E
 The Graafian follicle is a mature ovarian follicle that contains a developing egg.

Answer: F
 The proliferative phase is the first phase of the menstrual cycle, during which the lining of the uterus thickens.

Answer: G
 The oviduct, also known as the fallopian tube, is the tube that connects the ovaries to the uterus and transports the egg to the uterus.

Answer: H
 The ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce and release eggs.

Answer: I
 Luteinizing hormone causes the Graafian follicle to rupture and release the egg (ovulation).

Answer: J
 The corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine gland that forms from the remaining follicle after ovulation and produces progesterone to prepare the uterus for potential pregnancy.

Answer: K
 The vagina is a muscular canal that connects the cervix to the outside of the body and serves as the birth canal.

Answer: L
 Ova, also known as eggs, are the female gametes produced by the ovary and released during ovulation.

Answer: M
 The secretory phase is the second phase of the menstrual cycle, during which the uterus gets ready to receive a fertilized egg by thickening its lining with nourishing fluids.

Answer: N
 The fundus is the top part of the uterus.

Answer: O
 Menarche is the onset of menstruation, usually occurring during puberty.

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