Chapter 8 - Vocabulary

Question 1

Amnion

Answer 1

Innermost membranous sac surrounding developing fetus

Question 2

Areola

Answer 2

Dark-pigmented area surrounding breast nipple

Question 3

Endometrium

Answer 3

Inner, mucous membranes lining of uterus

Question 4

Estrogen

Answer 4

Hormone produced by ovaries; promotes female secondary sex characteristics

Question 5

Fallopian tube

Answer 5

Of a pair of ducts through which ovum travels to the uterus; aka an oviduct

Question 6

Fertilization

Answer 6

Union of sperm cell and ovum from which embryo develops

Question 7

Fimbriae

Answer 7

Finger or fringe-like projections at end of Fallopian tubes

Question 8

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Answer 8

Secreted by pituitary gland got stimulate maturation of egg cell (ovum)

Question 9

Genitalia

Answer 9

Reproductive organs

Question 10

Gestation

Answer 10

Period from fertilization of ovum to birth

Question 11

Gonad

Answer 11

Female or male reproductive organ that produces sex cells and hormones; ovary or testis

Question 12

Gynaecology

Answer 12

Study of female reproductive organs including breasts

Question 13

Labia

Answer 13

Lips of vagina. Labia majora ore larger, outmost lips, and labia minora are smaller, innermost lips

Question 14

Mammary papilla

Answer 14

Nipple of breast. Papilla is any nipple-like projection

Question 15

Menarche

Answer 15

Beginning of first menstrual period and ability to reproduce

Question 16

Menopause

Answer 16

Gradual ending of menstruation

Question 17

Menstruation

Answer 17

Monthly shedding of uterine lining. Flow of blood and tissue normally discharged during menstruation is called menses

Question 18

Myometrium

Answer 18

Muscle layer of uterus

Question 19

Neonatology

Answer 19

Branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of newborn (neonate)

Question 20

Obstetrics

Answer 20

Branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth

Question 21

Ovary

Answer 21

One of a pair of female organs (gonads) on each side of pelvis. Ovaries are almond-shaped, about size of large walnuts, and produce egg cells (ova) and hormones

Question 22

Ovulation

Answer 22

Release of ovum from ovary

Question 23

Ovum (pl. ova)

Answer 23

Mature egg cell (female gamete). Ova develop from immature egg cells called oocytes

Question 24

Perineum

Answer 24

In females, area between anus and vagina

Question 25

Placenta (after birth)

Answer 25

Vascular organ attached to uterine wall during pregnancy. It permits exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and fetal waste products between mother and fetus

Question 26

Progesterone

Answer 26

Hormone produced by corpus luteum in ovary and placenta of pregnant women

Question 27

Uterus (womb)

Answer 27

Hollow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which embryo and fetus develop, and from which menstruation occurs. Upper portion is fundus; middle portion is corpus; lowermost, neck-like portion is cervix

Question 28

Vagina

Answer 28

Muscular, mucosa-lined canal extending from uterus to exterior of body

Question 29

Vulva

Answer 29

External female genitalia; included labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal orifice

Question 30

CA-125

Answer 30

Test for ovarian cancer in women

Question 31

D&C

Answer 31

Dilation and curettage

Question 32

G

Answer 32

Gravida (pregnant)

Question 33

LMP

Answer 33

Last menstrual period

Question 34

Para 2-0-1-2

Answer 34

A women’s reproductive system | Ex. 2 full term infants. 0 preterm. 1 abortion. 2 living children.

Question 35

PID

Answer 35

Pelvic inflammatory disease