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Chapter 10 Reproductive System Flashcards

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what is the collective term for female external genitalia?

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vulva

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what are four organs that make up the internal female genitalia?

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uterus, ovaries, uterine tubes, and vagina

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what two things does the ovaries produce?

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ova and female sex hormones

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where is the most common site for fertilization to occur?

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fallopian (uterine) tubes

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appox. how many days does it take for the ovaries to produce and release ova?

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28 days

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what are two other names for uterine tubes?

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fallopian tubes or oviducts

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what are the finger-like projections that stem off the uterine tubes?

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fimbriae

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what are the names of the three layers of the uterus?

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endometrium (inner)
myometrium (muscle - middle)
perimetrium (outer)

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what are characteristics of the endometrium?

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rich blood supply
thickens to receive ovum
provides nourishment and protection to embryo

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why is the myometrium layer made of muscle?

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muscle assists in propelling fetus through birth

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when menstruation occurs, what is sloughed off within the uterus?

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endometrium sloughs off

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what does the term menarche mean?

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first menstural period

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what is the medical term for the opening of the vagina?

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vaginal orifice

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what is the term that refers to the thin membranous tissue that partially covers external vaginal opening?

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hymen

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what is the name of the gland responsible for secreting lubrication during intercourse?

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Bartholin’s glands

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what glands produce milk and what ducts secrete it?

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lactiferous glands

lactiferous ducts

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17
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what is the duration of the period of gestation?

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40 weeks

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18
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what duration of pregnancy makes for premature babies?

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birth before 37 weeks

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19
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how long does the stage of embryo occur?

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8 weeks

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20
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how long does the stage of fetus occur?

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between week 9 and birth

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what are the three stages of child birth?

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dilation stage
expulsion stage
placental stage

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what does an Apgar score refer to?

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newborn’s adjustment to outside environment; observes color, vitals, muscle tone and response to stimuli

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what occurs during a breech birth?

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any portion of the baby coming out before the head

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what does colostrum refer to?

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fluid secreted after birth before milk

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difference between fraternal and identical twins in reference of during conception?
fraternal - two different ova fertilize by two sperm | identical - one single fertilized ovum becomes split into two
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neonate
term for newborn baby
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antepartum
ante- - before -partum - childbirth before childbirth
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multigravida
mulit- - many gravida - pregnant women a woman who has been pregnant multiple times
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nulligravida
nulli - none gravida - pregnant women woman who has never been pregnant
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primigravida
primi - first gravida - pregnant women woman who is pregnant for the first time
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primipara
primi - first para - to bear woman who has given birth to a live infant once
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multipara
multi - many para - to bear woman who has given live birth to multiple children
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nullipara
nulli - none para - to bear woman who has not given birth to live child
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gynecology refers to
branch of medicine that deals with issues of the female reproductive system
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neonatology refers to
branch of medicine that deals with issues involving newborns
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obstetrics
refers to branch of medicine that deals with issues of women during pregnancy and immediately after childbirth
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amenorrhea
``` a- = without men/o = menstruation -rrhea = flow ```
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dysmenorrhea
``` dys- = painful men/o = menstruation -rrhea = flow ``` abnormal or painful menstrual flow
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dystocia
``` dys- = abnormal, difficult -tocia = labor and childbirth ``` difficult labor and childbirth
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Hematosalpinx
``` hemat/o = blood -salpinx = uterine tube ``` presence of blood in uterine tube
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Amniorrhea
``` amni/o = amnion -rrhea = flow ``` flow of amniotic fluid when amnion ruptures
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Leukorrhea
``` leuk/o = white -rrhea = discharge ``` whitish or yellowish vaginal discharge
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oophoritis
``` oophor/o = ovary -itis = inflammation ``` Inflammation of the ovary
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Pyosalpinx
``` py/o = pus -salpinx = uterine tube ``` Presence of pus in a uterine tube
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Salpingitis
``` salping/o = uterine tube -itis = inflammation ``` Inflammation of a uterine tube
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is endometrial cancer malignant?
it is a malignant tumor of the lining of the uterus
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what are fibroid tumors? are they malignant?
benign fibrous tumors in the uterus
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what does the term cystocele refer to?
bladder pressing backwards on vaginal wall
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what does the term rectocele refer to?
rectum pressing forward on vaginal wall
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what is fibrocystic breast disease and is it malignant?
fibrous tumors within the breast. They have no association with cancer
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what occurs in hemolytic disease of the newborn?
occurs when mother is Rh- and baby is Rh+ and mother's antibodies attack baby's blood
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abruptio placentae
placenta tears away from uterine wall prior to delivery
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placenta previa
placenta forms low in uterus overlying opening to cervix
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pseudocyesis
``` pseudo- = false -cyesis = pregnancy ```
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amniocentesis
``` amni/o = amnion -centesis = puncture to withdraw fluid ```
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where is the epididymis located?
superior to each testes
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Spermatogenesis refers to.. and where does it occur?
process that produces sperm | within the seminiferous tubules of testes
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what is the function of the epididymis within the testes?
it is the location for sperm maturation and storage | releases sperm into vas deferens
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another name for foreskin?
prepuce
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what is the name for the tip of the penis?
glans penis
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what is the function of the vas deferens?
carries sperm from epididymis and empties into urethra
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what is the function of the seminal vesicles?
secrete fluid to nourish sperm (semen)
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what is the job of the prostate gland?
neutralize pH of urethra and vagina (critical for sperm survival)
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benign prostatic hyperplasia is a term to describe ____?
enlarged prostate gland
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another name for bulbourethral gland? its job?
Cowper's glands | secrete mucus-like lubricating fluid
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cryptorchidism
``` crypt/o = hidden orchid/o = testes -ism = state of ``` Failure of the testes to descend into scrotal sac before birth
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hydrocele
``` hydr/o = water -cele = protrusion ``` Accumulation of fluid around the testes or along the spermatic cord
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testicular torsion
twisting of spermatic cord
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varicocele
``` varic/o = dilated vein -cele = protrusion ``` varicose veins of the spermatic cord
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Epididymitis
``` epididym/o = epididymis -itis = inflammation ```
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Prostatitis
``` prostat/o = prostate gland -itis = inflammation ```
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epispadias
epi- = above Congenital opening of the urethra on dorsal surface of the penis
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hypospadias
hypo- = below Congenital opening of male urethra on underside of the penis
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phimosis
narrowing of prepuce (foreskin); constricts glans penis
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priapism
persistent and painful erection; caused by pathology, not sexual stimulation
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chlamydia is a ______ infection
bacterial
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genital herpes is a _____ infection
viral
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syphilis is a ____ _______ infection
chronic bacterial infection
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gonorrhea is a bacterial infection of ______ ________
mucous membrane of male and females
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chancroid is an _____
ulcer
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explain the path that sperm take from testes to ejaculation
sperm is manufactured in the testes, is stored in the epididymis, travels up the vas deferens, mixes with seminal vesicle's secretion to create semen, then bulbourethral gland adds additional fluids to the semen, ejaculation through urethra, and out the urethral meatus
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cervic/o-
cervix/ neck
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colp/o-
vagina
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episi/o-
vulva
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metr/o-
uterus
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o/o-
egg
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oophor/o-
ovary
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ov/o-, ov/i-
ovum
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salping/o-
fallopian tubes
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andr/o-
male
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balan/o-
glans penis
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crypt/o-
hidden

Medical Terminology - Spurgin (14 decks)

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