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Directions For Questions Directions: Read the passage and answer the five questions that follow: The female reproductive system consists of primary sex organs(ovaries), accessory ducts(oviducts, uterus, and vagina), and external genitalia. The ovaries are responsible for producing eggs(ova) and secreting hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. During each menstrual cycle, one egg is released from a follicle in the ovary in a process known as ovulation. The egg then enters the oviduct, where it may meet sperm for fertilization. If fertilization occurs, the zygote travels to the uterus, where it implants and develops into a fetus. If fertilization does not occur, the egg is absorbed, and the lining of the uterus is shed during menstruation. What is the role of progesterone in the female reproductive system?