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Once the Primary Sexual Organs Begin to Function, Adolescents Are

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Once the primary sexual organs begin to function, adolescents are biologically capable of _____.


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Theca Interna

Layer of cells surrounding the ovarian follicle that produces androgens, which are then converted to estrogen by surrounding granulosa cells.

Granulosa Cells

Specialized cells that line the follicle in the ovaries and are crucial for egg development, estrogen production, and ovulation.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that prepares the endometrium for the potential of pregnancy after ovulation.

Menstrual Cramps

Painful sensations experienced in the lower abdomen, often associated with the menstrual cycle in females.

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