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Fertilization:

This refers to the penetration of the egg by the sperm and the joining of genetic materials to result in an embryo.

Follicle:

This is the fluid-filled sac in the ovary that has nurtured the ripening egg and from which the egg is released during ovulation.

FSH:

Follicle Stimulating Hormone is produced and released from the pituitary gland that stimulates the ovary to ripen a follicle for ovulation. Also, it stimulates the production of sperm in the testicles in men.

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