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A + P Reproductive System I Flashcards

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sexual reproduction

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process in which organisms produce offspring by means of germ cells called gametes

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organs of reproduction are grouped as

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gonads
-produce gametes and secrete hormones
gametes
-sex cells
ducts
-transport, receive, and store gametes
accessory sex glands
-produce materials that support gametes
supporting structures
-necessary sex organs for intercourse
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unique parts about the reproductive system

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not very functional until puberty, when hormonal control takes over and activates it
doesn’t just serve the host; used to perpetuate the species

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gonads

  • male
  • female
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male
-testes
female
-ovaries

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gametes

  • male
  • female
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male

  • spermatozoa (sperm cells)
  • ova (egg cells)
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ducts

  • male
  • female
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male
-epididymis
-ductus (vas) deferens
-urethra
female
-uterine (fallopian tube)
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accessory glands

  • male
  • female
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male
-seminal vesicles
-prostate gland
-bulbourethral glands
female
-greater vestibular glands
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supporting structures

  • male
  • female
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male
-penis
female
-vagina

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scrotum

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a cutaneous sac that comes from the abdomen and base of the penis
supports both of the testes

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scrotum

  • division
  • sperm
  • -temp.
  • -temp. regulation
  • -cremaster
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division
-vertical septum divides it into two sacs, each containing a single testicle
sperm
-reproduction and survival of sperm require a temperature that is 3 C lower than normal core body temperature
-temp regulated by the cremaster muscle
-cremaster muscle elevates them and brings them closer to the pelvic cavity or relaxes, causing the testes to move farther from the pelvic cavity

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testes

  • visual
  • function
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paired oval shaped glands (gonads) within the scrotum
function
-produce sperm and male sex hormones

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spermatogenesis

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the process by which seminiferous tubules inside the testes produce sperm

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seminiferious tubule

  • length
  • number
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30-70 cm long

about 500 tubules per testis (95% of testis volume)

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sperm

  • production rate
  • development time
  • maturation time
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production
-300 million per day
development
-takes about 64-72 days for each sperm to develop
maturation
-10-14 days in the epididymis
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sperm

  • function
  • genetics
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function
-fertilize a secondary oocyte
each gamete, sperm and ovum, carries half the genetic information needed to create a baby

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sperm

-life expentancy

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once ejaculated, sperm have a life expentancy of about 24-72 hours within the female reproductive tract

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sperm

  • ejaculation number
  • how many reach the uterine tube
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300-400 million sperm will be ejaculated

100-200 will reach the uterine tubes, but only one can fertilize the ovum

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hormonal control of spermatogenesis and role of testosterone

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at puberty much of this will begin
hypothalamus will increase the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
testosterone (produced in testes) and dihydrotestosterone (DHT; produced from testosterone)

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GnRH

  • stimulates
  • -releases
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stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to release

  • luteinizing hormone (LH)
  • follicular stimulating hormone (FSH)
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LH function

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stimulates the testes to secrete the hormone testosterone

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FSH

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works with testosterone to create sperm

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testosterone

-function

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develop male reproductive systems, sexual characteristics, behavior, and function
contribute to spermatogenesis
stimulate muscle development

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ducts

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epididymis
ductus (vas) deferens
ejaculatory ducts
urethra

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epididymis

  • location
  • function
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single coiled duct (3-4 m long) outside the testis that serves as a place for sperm to mature, after which they are either expelled or degenerated

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ductus (vas) deferens

-function

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stores mature sperm and propels them toward the urethra during ejaculation

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ejaculatory ducts

  • location
  • function
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union of ducts for seminal vesicles and ductus (vas) deferens
eject sperm into the urethra

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urethra

  • location
  • function
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small tube that leads from the floor of the bladder to the external orifice of the glans penis
functions
-acts as a shared duct of the reproductive and urinary systems, serving as a passageway for semen and urine

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urogenital diaphragm (or sphincter) function

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closes off during ejaculation that prevents urine from passing into the urethra

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accessory sex glands

  • function
  • structures
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function
-designed to help sperm survive and more
structures
-seminal vesicles
-prostate
-bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands
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seminal vesicles

-function

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secrete an alkaline, viscous fluid that contains fructose, protsaglandins, and clotting proteins

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purpose of fluid in seminal vesicles

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alkaline nature of fluid helps to neutralize acid in the male urethra and female reproductive tract
fructose is the ATP production by sperm - food for sperm
prostaglandins contribute to sperm motility and viability
proteins cause coagulation of semen after ejaculation

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prostate purpose

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secretes a milky, slightly acidic fluid that helps semen with ATP production, and helps semen coagulate and then break down

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bulbourethral (Cowper’s) glands

-function

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secrete an alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acidic environment of the urethra and mucus that lubricates the lining of the urethra and the tip of the penis during sexual intercourse

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semen (seminal fluid) composition

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sperm
fluid from three accessory sex glands
-provides the fluid in which sperm are transported
-provides nutrients
-neutralizes the acidity of the male urethra and female vagina

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penis

  • function
  • contains
  • components
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primary external male sex organ for intercourse
contains
-urethra - serves as a passageway for sperm and excretion of urine
reproductive purpose is to introduce sperm into the vagina
components
-root
-body
-glans penis

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root

-function

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connects to pelvis and has muscles that aid in ejaculation

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body
-tissue type
-Corpora cavernosa function
-corpus spongiosum function
how is it stimulated
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most erectile tissue connected to blood sinuses
corpora cavernosa (spongy hollow bodies) fill with blood during sexual arousal and result in an erecting
corpus spongiosum keeps the penile urethra open during arousal
PSNS dilates arteries to allow blood in and compresses veins to restrict blood from leaving allowing erecting to maintain

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glans penis

-contains

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contains the external urethral orifice (and foreskin, if present)

39
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homeostatic imbalances of the male reproductive system

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testicular cancer
testicular torsion
prostate disorders
infertility
vasectomy
40
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testicular torsion

  • originates
  • most common
  • early sign
  • recommended
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originates in sperm producing cells of the seminiferous tubules
most common in young men between 15-35 years old
early sign is a mass in the testis, often associated with pain or discomfort
recommended that all males regularly perform testicular self-exams, much like women do breast exams

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testicular torsion

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testicles fail to secure inside scrotum and can twist pinching blood vessels, can be very painful and even necessitate testicle removal

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prostate disorders

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acute prostatitis
chronic prostatitis
prostate cancer

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acute prostatitis

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prostate becomes swollen and tender due to bacterial infection

44
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chronic prostatitis

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one of the most common chronic infection sin men of middle and later years, and gland feels enlarged, soft, and very tender

45
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prostate cancer

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leading cause of cancer deaths in U.S. men
increased prostate specific antigen (PSA) suggests some sort of increased prostate activity, infection, benign enlargement, cancer, or irritation of some sort

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infertility

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inability to produce sperm due to injury, undescended testes, which all result in low sperm count or poor motility of sperm

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vasectomy

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method of birth control that involves cutting and cauterizing/tying off the ductus (vas) deferens

48
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female reproductive system

  • primary
  • secondary
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primary
-ovaries (gonads)
secondary
-uterine tubes
-uterus
-vagina
-vulva
-mammary glands
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ovaries

  • visual
  • function
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paired glands (gonads) within the upper pelvic cavity on either side of the uterus
function to produce ova and female sex hormones
50
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oogenesis

  • definition
  • at birth
  • until puberty
  • puberty
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formation and development of female gametes (oocytes) in the ovary
at birth, females may have 200,000 to 2 million primordial oocytes
-only 400 will ever mature
until puberty, primordial oocytes are basically inactive
puberty brings about development of a single to a few ova each month

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uterine tubes

  • functions
  • how does the oocyte move?
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functions
-transport oocytes and ova from the ovaries to the uterus
-normal sites of fertilization
ciliated cells and peristaltic contractions help move an oocyte toward the uterus

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uterus

  • visual
  • functions
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size and shape of an inverted pear
functions
-transportation of semen
-implantation of a fertilized ovum
-support and nourishment of a fetus during pregnancy
-menstruation
-labor
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uterus

  • at the base of the uterus
  • secretion cells
  • layers of the uterus
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at the base of the uterus is the cervix (connects uterus to vagina)
secretion cells of the mucosa of the cervix produce a mucus that supplies energy to the sperm and help protect them from the hostile environment of the vagina and phagocytes-layers
-perimetrium
-myometrium
-endometrium

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perimetrium

-tissue type

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thin epithelial tissue and connective tissue

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myometrium

  • layers
  • layer characteristics
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three muscle layers

strong and used during labor, yet elastic enough to accommodate growth of the fetus

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endometrium

-two layers

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stratum functionalis
-inner layer
-shed during menstruation
stratum basilis
-outer layer
-gives rise to a new stratum functionalis after each menstruation
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vagina

  • tissue characteristic
  • functions
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flexible (highly elastic) and strong
functions
-receives the penis and sperm during intercouse
-serves as a passageway for sperm and the menstrual flow
-forms the lower portion of the birth canal

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mucosa

  • visual
  • function
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deep folds of mucous membrane that line the vagina

give the vagina its elastic quality

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hymen

-visual

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small ring of vaginal mucosa that partially covers the vaginal oriface, which has an abundance of sensory nerve endings

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vulva

  • refers to
  • structures
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refers to external genitalia of the female
structures
-mons pubis
-labia majora
-labia minora
-clitoris
-urethral orifice
-greater vestibular glands (Bartholin's glands)
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mons pubis (mountain of pubis)

  • tissue type
  • location
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adipose tissue

over the pubic symphisis covered with pubic hair

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labia majora (outer lips)

  • outer surface
  • inner surface
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outer surface covered with pubic hair

inner surface lubricates and protects vaginal opening

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labia minora (inner lips)

  • visual
  • function
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smooth hairless skin

protect internal vagina

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clitoris

  • female equivalent
  • contains
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female equivalent to the penis

contian erectile tissue that fills with blood during sexual arousal

65
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urethral orifice

-function

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where urine exits

66
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greater vestibular glands (Bartholin’s glands)

-function

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paired glands that lubricate vagina during sexual arousal

67
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mammary glands (breasts)

  • what are they
  • location
  • function
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modifies sudoriferous (sweat) glands
lie over the pectoralis major and serratus anterior muscles
surrounded by fat
produce milk

68
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mammary glands

-alveoli

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milk-secreting cells

clustered in small compartments (lobules) within the breasts

69
Q

each breast has a…

A

nipple

areola

70
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nipple

  • visual
  • function
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series of 15-20 small openings (lactiferous ducts) where milk is secreted or ejected

71
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areola

  • contains
  • function
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contains small glands, which keep the nipple moisturized during breastfeeding

72
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essential functions of mammary glands

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synthesis of and secretion of milk

constitutes lactation

73
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leactation

  • “let down”
  • breast size
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“let down” or secretion of milk is hormonally controlled by oxytocin from the pituitary gland and also controlled by the autonomic nervous system
breasts grow during pregnancy due to arganization of alveoli and lobules within the breasts (not actually from milk, although they do get full during nursing)

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homeostatic imbalances of the female reproductive system

A 
breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers
premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea
endometriosis
ovarian cysts
hysterectomy
infertility
tubal ligation
75
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breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers

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leading causes of death from cancer in the world among women

each is indicative of cancerous tissue growth in the respective anatomical area

76
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premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

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refers to severe physical and emotional distress that occurs during the postovulatory (luteal) phase of the female reproductive cycle

77
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amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea

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absence of, or pain associated with, menstruation

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endometriosis

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characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside th euterus

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ovarian cysts

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fluid-filled sacs that form on the ovaries when the follicles that contain the oocyte mature, but do not release the oocyte into the uterine tube

80
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hysterectomy

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refers to surgical removal of the uterus and is the most common gynecological operation
sometimes complete (removal of cervix, ovaries, and uterine tubes) and sometimes they perform partials and leave the ovaries for hormonal reasons
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infertility

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inability to produce oocytes due to endometriosis, cancer, damage to the uterine tubes, low FSH levels, etc.

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tubal ligation

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a method of birth contral whereby the uterine tubes are clamped or severed to prevent ovum fertilization
woman can still produce ova and still retains the hormanal changes associated with periods following this procedure

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