In Developing Countries, Women Head More Than a Third of All

question 11

True/False

In developing countries, women head more than a third of all households.

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Definitions:

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that secretes progesterone after ovulation.

Ruptured Follicle

A follicle that releases its egg during ovulation, sometimes referred to as ovulation itself.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone released by the corpus luteum that regulates the condition of the endometrium (lining of the uterus), making it suitable for pregnancy.

Oviducts

Tubes through which eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus in female mammals; also known as fallopian tubes.