Chp 8- Female Reproductive System Flashcards
(137 cards)
1
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3 phases of labour
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- dilation and thinning of cervix
- birth of infant
- delivery of placenta
2
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what hormones does pituitary secrete
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FSH and LH
3
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when does pituitary stop producing FSH and LH
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- during pregnancy
- with oral contraceptives
4
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menopause
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- gradual stop of menstrual cycle
- falling estrogen
- 45-55yr
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adnexae uteri
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fallopian tubes, ovaries, supporting liganments
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amnion
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innermost membranous sec surrounding the developing fetus
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areola
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dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple
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Bartholin gland
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small, mucous-secreting exocrine glands at vaginal orifice
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clitoris
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sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra
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coitus
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sexual intercourse, copulation
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corpus luteum
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empty ovarian follicle; secretes progesterone after release of egg cell
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cul-de-sac
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region in lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and uterus
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embryo
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stage in prenatal development from 2-8 weeks
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endometrium
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inner mucous membrane lining of the uterus
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estrogen
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hormone produced by ovaries that promotes female 2ndary sex charc.
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fallopian tube
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one pair of ducts through which ovum travels to the uterus; oviduct
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fertilization
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union of sperm cell and ovum from which embryo develops
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fetus
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stage in prenatal development from 8-40 weeks
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fimbriae
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finger- or finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes
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FSH
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follicle stimulating hormone
- secreted by the pit. gland to stimulate maturation of the ovum
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gamete
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male or female sexual repro cells; sperm call or ovum
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gestation
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period from fertilization of the ovum to birth
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gonad
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female or male repro organ that produces sex cells and hormones; ovary or testes
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gynecology
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study of female reproductive organs
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hCG
human chorionic gonadotropin
- produced by placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone
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hymen
mucous memb. partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina
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labia
lips of vagina
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lactiferous ducts
tubes that carry milk within the breast
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LH
luteinizing hormone
- from pit. gland to promote ovulation
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mammary papilla
nipple of breast
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menarche
beginning of first menstrual period and ability to reproduce
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menstration
monthly shedding of edometrium
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myometrium
muscle layer of uterus
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neonatology
branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn
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obstetrics
branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth
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orifice
opening
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ovarian follicle
developing sac enclosing each ovum with the ovary
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ovulation
release of ovum from the ovary
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ovum
mature egg cell
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parturition
action of giving birth
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perineum
area b/w the anus and vagina
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placenta
vascular organ attached to uterine wall during pregnancy; allows exchange of gases, nutrients, and fetal waste b/w mother and fetus
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progesterone
hormone produced by corpus luteum in ovary and placenta
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puberty
point in life cycle at which sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced
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perimetrium (uterine serosa)
outermost layer surrounding the uterus
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Uterus
hollow, pear shaped muscular female organ where embryo and fetus develop and from which mesestration occurs
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vulva
external female genitalia; includes labia, hymen, clitoris, vaginal orifice
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zygote
stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation to 2weeks
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amino/o
amnion
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bartholin/o
bartholin gland
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cervic/o
cervix, neck
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colp/o
vagina
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culd/o
cul-de-sac
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episi/o
vulva
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galact/o
milk
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hyster/o
uterus, womb
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mamm/o or mast/o
breast
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men/o
menses, menstruation
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metr/o
uterus
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my/o
muscle
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myom/o
muscular tumor
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nat/i
birth
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obstertr/o
midwife
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o/o or ov/o
egg
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oophor/o
ovary
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perine/o
perineum
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phor/o
to bear
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salping/o
fallopian tubes
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uter/o
uterus
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-arche
beginning
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-cyesis
pregnancy
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-gravida
pregnancy
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-parous
to bear, bring forth
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-salpinx
uterine tube
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-tocia
labor, brith
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-version
act of turning
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dys-
painful
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endo-
within
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nulli-
no, not, none
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pre-
before
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primi-
first
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endometriosis
endometrial tissue located outside uterus
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fibroids
benign tumors of the uterus
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ovarian cyst
collections of fluid w/in a sac in the ovary
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pelvic inflammatory disease
ex. salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis
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fibrocystic disease
lumpy, painful breasts
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abruptio placentae
premature seperation of the normally implanted placenta
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chriocarcinoma
malignant tumor of the placenta
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ectopic pregnancy
misplaced implantation of egg
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placenta previa
placenta has implanted at the bottom of the uterus, over the cervix or close by, which means the baby can't be born vaginally
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preeclampsia
a serious blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy
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hemolytic disease
severe form of anemia caused in a fetus or newborn infant by incompatibility with the mother's blood type
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hyaline membrane disease
a condition in newborn babies in which the lungs are deficient in surfactant, preventing their proper expansion and causing the formation of hyaline material in the lung spaces.
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hydrocephalus
neurological disorder caused by an abnormal buildup of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricles (cavities) deep within the brain
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meconium aspiration syndrome
occurs when a newborn breathes a mixture of meconium and amniotic fluid into the lungs around the time of delivery.
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pyloric stenosis
affects babies between birth and 6 months of age and causes forceful vomiting that can lead to dehydration.
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pap smear/ test
screen for and help diagnose precancerous conditions of the cervix and cervical cancer.
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hysterosalpingography
X-ray procedure that is used to view the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes.
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conization
removal of cone shaped section of cervix
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laproscopic oophorectomy
ovary place in plastic bag and removed through laparoscope
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AB
abortion
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AFP
alpha-fetoprotein -- high levels in amniotic fluid
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BRCA1/BRCA2
breast cancer 1 and 2 - genetic mutations associated with increased risk for breast cancer
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BSE
breast self examinatin
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CA 125
protein marker elevated in ovariam cancer
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c-section, CS
cesarean section
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CIN
cervical intraepithelial neoplasia
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CIS
carcinoma in situ
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CVS
chronic villus sampling
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Cx
cervix
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D & C
dilation and curettage
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DCIS
ductal carcinoma in situ
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DUB
dysfunctional uterine bleeding
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FHR
fetal HR
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G
gravida (pregnant)
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GnRH
gonadotropin-releasing hormone
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GYN
gynecology
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HDN
hemolytic disease of new born
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HPV
human papillomavirus
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HRT
hormone replacement therapy
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HSG
hysterosalpingography
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LEEP
loop electrocautery excision procedure
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LMP
last menstrual period
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multip
multipara;multiparous
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OB
obstetrics
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para 2-0-1-2
womans repr history: 2 full term infants, 0 preterm, 1 abortion, 2 living
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PID
pelvic inflammatory disease
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PMS
premenstrual syndrome
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primip
primipara; primiparous
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SLN biopsy or SNB
sentinel lymph node biopsy
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TAH-BSO
total abdominal hysterectomy w/ bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy
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UAE
uterine artery embolization
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VH
vaginal hysterectomy
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Obstetr/o
pregnancy and childbirth
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-tocia
labor, birth
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-tresia
opening
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oxy-
swift, sharp
