Ovary: the female reproductive organ that produces eggs

Ovulation: the release of a mature egg from the ovary

Fallopian tube: the tube that connects the ovary to the uterus and where fertilization occurs

Uterus: the organ where the fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus

Cervix: the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina

Vagina: the muscular tube that connects the cervix to the outside of the body

Menstruation: the shedding of the uterine lining when a fertilized egg does not implant

Estrus: the period of sexual receptivity in female animals

Gestation: the period of pregnancy from fertilization to birth

Placenta: the organ that connects the fetus to the uterine wall and allows for nutrient and waste exchange

Parturition: the process of giving birth

Lactation: the production of milk by the mammary glands to feed offspring.