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10. Define the following terms:

(a) Hernia

(b) Ovulation

(c) Puberty

Solution:-

(a) The intestine can bulge into the scrotum through the inguinal canal due to pressure in the abdomen.

(b) Ovulation occurs when the follicle ruptures, releasing the egg. Fimbrae of the oviduct’s oviducal funnel pick up the discharged egg.

(c) Puberty is the era when a boy’s or girl’s undeveloped reproductive system matures and becomes capable of reproducing.