Chapter 8 Terms Flashcards
aminion
Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus.
adnexae uteri
Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments.
areola
Dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple.
Bartholin glands
Small mucus-secreting endocrine glands at the vaginal orifice.
cervix
Lower, neck-like portion of the uterus.
chorion
Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo.
clitoris
Organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra.
coitus
Sexual intercourse; copulation.
corpus luteum
Empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell.
cul-de-sac
Region in the lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and the uterus.
embryo
Stage in prenatal development from 8-2 weeks.
endometrium
Inner, mucus membrane lining the uterus.
estrogen
Hormone produced by the ovaries; promotes female secondary sex characteristics.
fallopian tube
One of a pair of ducts through which the ovum passes to the uterus.
fertilization
Union of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops.
fetus
Stage in prenatal development from 8-39 or 40 weeks.
fimbriae (fimbria)
Finger or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes.
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg.
gamete
Male or female sexual reproductive cell.
ab
abortion
C-section; CS
Cesarean section
CVS
chorionic villus sampling
D & C
dilation and curettage
ERT
estrogen replacement therapy
