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Menstruation and Reproduction

Learn about the menstrual cycle, puberty, ovulation, and fertilization. Find out why menstruation occurs, how the female body prepares for pregnancy, and what happens during the menstrual cycle. Understand the process of egg release, fertility, and conception.

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Menstruation and Reproduction

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  1. Menstruation and Reproduction

  2. The Menstrual Cycle • Female reaches puberty = __________ cause eggs to begin to mature • _________ begin to release one egg/month = ____________

  3. To prepare for the egg, _______ thickens with blood • If _____________ doesn’t occur, then the lining is expelled from the body (_____________)

  4. The Menstrual Cycle • Time from one menstruation to another • Usually ___ days, but often irregular in girls and even women due to stress, illness, etc. • Usually begins between 9-16 • Can cause cramps, dizziness, nausea

  5. Fertilization • If a sperm is present in the uterus , then the sperm swim to the __________ tube • If an egg is present, it will ____________ and travel to the uterus • It implants in the lining (so the lining is not expelled) which _____________ the egg as it grows

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