1. Each egg cell develops in its own fluid-filled vesicle called a _______________.

2. The mucosa of the uterus is called the _______________.

3. A girl's first menstrual period is called _______________.

4. The source of progesterone in the secretory phase is a yellowish structure called the _______________.

5. The layer of cells immediately around a mature secondary oocyte is called the _______________.

6. A secondary follicle differs from a primary follicle in that it has a cavity called the _______________.

7. Menopause occurs during a midlife period of changing hormonal secretion called _______________.

8. The fornices are recesses where the _______________ of the uterus protrudes into the vagina.

9. The funnel-like distal end of the uterine tube is called the _______________ and has feathery processes called _______________.

10. Postpartum uterine involution results in a vaginal discharge called _______________.

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