Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Endocrine gland at the base of the brain; secretes FSH and LH

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The pituitary gland is the endocrine gland at the base of the brain that secretes FSH and LH to regulate reproductive function.

Answer: A
 The ovary is the female reproductive organ that produces and releases eggs.

Answer: C
 The placenta is the organ connected to the uterine wall during pregnancy that allows nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply.

Answer: D
 Pregnancy refers to the state of a female carrying a developing embryo or fetus within her uterus.

Answer: E
 Progesterone is a hormone produced primarily in the ovary after ovulation that helps prepare the uterus for pregnancy.

Answer: F
 Puberty is the period of life during which the reproductive system matures and becomes functional.

Answer: G
 The uterine serosa is the outermost layer of the uterus, which is composed of connective tissue and covers the muscular wall of the organ.

Answer: H
 The vagina is the muscular tube that connects the cervix (the lower part of the uterus) to the outside of the body.

Answer: I
 The vulva is the external part of the female genitalia, including the labia, clitoris, and vaginal opening.

Answer: J
 A zygote is the initial cell formed when two gamete cells (sperm and egg) are fused by fertilization.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings