Fertilization:The process by which a sperm cell penetrates an ovum, resulting in the combination of genetic material from both cells to form a zygote.
Oogenesis:The process of formation and development of ova in the ovaries, involving several stages from primordial follicle to mature ovum.
Follicle: stimulating hormone (FSH) - A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in the ovary, playing a critical role in oogenesis and estrogen production