02 - REPRODUCTIVE A & P: Key Terms

Question 1

Diameter measurement of distance between the inner surfaces of the Ischial Tuberosities

Answer 1

transverse diameter

Question 2

Transverse diameter of the PELVIC OUTLET is known as the __

Answer 2

biichial diameter

Question 3

Period of years during which the woman’s ABILITY TO REPRODUCE RAPIDLY DECLINES

Answer 3

climacteric

Question 4

Refers to the final menstrual period

Answer 4

menopause

Question 5

Occurs when a mature ovum is released from the follicle about 14 days before the onset of next menstrual period

Answer 5

ovulation

Question 6

Distance between Sacral Promontory and the lowest border of the Symphysis Pubis; the Pelvic Diameter

Answer 6

diagonal conjugate

Question 7

Painful sexual intercourse

Answer 7

dyspareunia

Question 8

Term used for the developing structure in the early stage of development; in humans, the organism during the period from 3-8 wks of gestation

Answer 8

embryo

Question 9

The lower cervical opening

Answer 9

external os

Question 10

The anterior pituitary hormone responsible for STIMULATING OVULATION and DEVELOPING the CORPUS LUTEUM

Answer 10

luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 11

Number of times the fetal heart beats per minute

Answer 11

fetal heart rate (FHR)

Question 12

Normal FHR range at term

Answer 12

110 - 160 bpm

Question 13

Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates maturation of a follicle in the ovary

Answer 13

follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Question 14

The opening found between the cervix and the uterus

Answer 14

internal os

Question 15

The beginning of menstrual and reproductive functions in girls

Answer 15

menarche

Question 16

The permanent cessation of menses

Answer 16

menopause

Question 17

Measurements of the Pelvic Inlet include (3)

Answer 17

1. diagonal conjugate
2. obstetric conjugate
3. transverse diameter

Question 18

Distance between Suprapubic Angle, and Sacral Promotntory

Answer 18

diagonal conjugate

Question 19

Smallest pelvic inlet diameter

Answer 19

obstetric conjugate
(subtract 1.5 - 2cm from diagonal conjugate)
(thickness of pelvic bone)

Question 20

This diameter determines whether fetus can pass through birth canal

Answer 20

obstetric conjugate

Question 21

Largest diameter of pelvic inlet

Answer 21

transverse diameter

Question 22

The fourchette is also known as the __ __

Answer 22

obstetrical perineum

Question 23

Fold of tissue just below the vagina, where labia majora and labia minora meet

Answer 23

fourchette

Question 24

The posterior pituitary gland secretes __, which stimulates CONTRACTION OF THE UTERUS and DILATION OF THE CERVICAL CANAL

Answer 24

oxytocin

Question 25

The female reproductive cell; egg

Answer 25

ovum (pl, ova)

Question 26

The ejactulatory ducts enter the back of the __; an accessory organ

Answer 26

prostate gland

Question 27

The period during which the secondary sexual characteristics develop and the ability to procreate is attained

Answer 27

puberty

Question 28

The marked stretching of the vagina during delivery is made possible by the __, or transverse ridges of the mucous membrane lining

Answer 28

rugae

Question 29

Thick, whitish fluid ejaculated by the male during orgasm; contains the spermatozoa and their nutrients

Answer 29

semen

Question 30

A cheeselike substane by the sebaceous glands near the clitoris in the female, and under the prepuce of an uncircumcised male

Answer 30

smegma

Question 31

Mature SPERM CELLS produced by the Testes

Answer 31

spermatozoa

Question 32

A fertilized ovum

Answer 32

zygote

Question 33

Small nodules located around the nipples that enlarge during pregnancy and lactation; secrete a moisturizing substance.

Answer 33

Montgomery’s glands