Mitrochondria

Round or long cellular organelles that are found outside the nucleus; rich in fats, proteins, and enzymes, they produce energy for the cell through cell respiration.

Mitosis

Process of cell division by which a cell separates the chromosomes in its cell nucleus into two identical sets in two nuclei.

Fimbriae

Fringe of tissue at the ovarian end of the fallopian tube which catches the newly released egg and sweeps it into the fallopian tube.

Morula

An embryo at an early stage of embryonic development.

Follicle

A fluid filled sac located just beneath the surface of the ovary. It contains an oocyte and cells that produce hormones. The follicle increases greatly in size and volume before ovulation, at which time it matures and ruptures to release the...