Match each of the terms with its corresponding definition.
-Release of ovum at the end of oogenesis

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Ovulation is the release of an ovum at the end of oogenesis.

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

Answer: J 
 Progesterone is a hormone that prepares the uterus for pregnancy and helps maintain a pregnancy.

Answer: L 
 Menstruation is the shedding of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus) when pregnancy does not occur.

Answer: A 
 The uterus is the muscular organ in which a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus.

Answer: B 
 Estrogen is a hormone that regulates the menstrual cycle and plays a role in the development of female secondary sexual characteristics.

Answer: F 
 The endometrium is the lining of the uterus that thickens in preparation for implantation of a fertilized egg.

Answer: G 
 The vagina is the muscular canal that connects the uterus to the outside of the body.

Answer: H 
 The uterine tube (also known as the fallopian tube) is the structure that transports the ovum from the ovary to the uterus.

Answer: I 
 Lactation is the production and secretion of milk from the mammary glands in the breasts.

Answer: K 
 Menopause is the permanent cessation of menstruation and fertility, typically occurring in women in their late 40s or early 50s.

Match Each of the Terms with Its Corresponding Definition