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Chapter 1: Major Themes in Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 2: Matter and Energy
Chapter 3: The Molecules of Life
Chapter 4: Cellular Form and Function
Chapter 5: Genetics and Cellular Function
Chapter 6: Histology
Chapter 7: The Integumentary System
Chapter 8: Bone Tissue
Chapter 9: The Skeletal System
Chapter 10: Joints
Chapter 11: The Muscular System
Chapter 12: Muscular Tissue
Chapter 13: Nervous Tissue
Chapter 14: The Central Nervous System
Chapter 15: The Peripheral Nervous System and Reflexes
Chapter 16: Sense Organs
Chapter 17: The Endocrine System
Chapter 18: The Circulatory System: Blood
Chapter 19: The Circulatory System: The Heart
Chapter 20: The Circulatory System: Blood Vessels and Circulation
Chapter 21: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
Chapter 22: The Respiratory System
Chapter 23: The Urinary System
Chapter 24: Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
Chapter 25: The Digestive System
Chapter 26: Nutrition and Metabolism
Chapter 27: The Male Reproductive System
Chapter 28: The Female Reproductive System
Chapter 29: Human Development
Chapter 28: The Female Reproductive System
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Each egg cell develops in its own fluid-filled vesicle called a
follicle
.
The mucosa of the uterus is called the
endometrium
.
A girl's first menstrual period is called
menarche
.
The source of progesterone in the secretory phase is a yellowish structure called the
corpus luteum
.
The layer of cells immediately around a mature secondary oocyte is called the
corona luteum
.
A secondary follicle differs from a primary follicle in that it has a cavity called the
antrum
.
Menopause occurs during a midlife period of changing hormonal secretion called
climacteric
.
The fornices are recesses where the
cervix
of the uterus protrudes into the vagina.
The funnel-like distal end of the uterine tube is called the
infundibulum
and has feathery processes called
fimbriae
.
Postpartum uterine involution results in a vaginal discharge called
lochia
.
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