Female Reproductive System- Chapter 8

Question 1

Adnexa Uteri

Answer 1

Fallopian Tubes, Ovaries, and supporting ligiments

Question 2

Amnion

Answer 2

Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus

Question 3

Areola

Answer 3

Dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple

Question 4

Bartholin glands

Answer 4

Small mucus-secreting exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice (opening)

Question 5

Cervix

Answer 5

Lower, neck-like portion of the uterus

Question 6

Chorion

Answer 6

Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo; it forms the fetal part of the placenta

Question 7

Corpus Luteum

Answer 7

Empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell

Question 8

Clitoris

Answer 8

Organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra

Question 9

cul-de-sac

Answer 9

Region in the lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and the uterus

Question 10

embryo

Answer 10

stage in prenatal development from 2-8 weeks

Question 11

Endometrium

Answer 11

Inner mucus membrane lining of the uterus

Question 12

Estrogen

Answer 12

Hormone produced by the ovaries; promotes female secondary sex characteristics

Question 13

Fallopian Tube

Answer 13

Of of a pair of ducts in which the ovum travels to the uterus-also called an oviduct-

Question 14

Fetus

Answer 14

Stage in prenatal development from 8-40 weeks

Question 15

Fimbriae

Answer 15

Finger or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes

Question 16

Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Answer 16

Secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the ovum

Question 17

human Chorionic Gonaotropin (hCG)

Answer 17

Hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone.

Question 18

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Answer 18

Secreted by the pituitary gland to promote ovulation

Question 19

Menarche

Answer 19

Beginning of the first menstrual period and ability to reproduce

Question 20

Ovarian Follicle

Answer 20

Developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary

Question 21

Placenta

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Progesterone

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Uterine Serosa

Answer 23

Outermost layer surrounding the uterus

Question 24

Uterus

Answer 24

Hollow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop, and where menstruation occurs.

Question 25

Zygote

Answer 25

Stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation up to 2 weeks

Question 26

Endometriosis

Answer 26

Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

Question 27

Fibroids

Answer 27

Benign tumors in the uterus

Question 28

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Answer 28

Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region; salpingitis, oophoritis, endometritis, endocervicitis

Question 29

Abruptio Placentae

Answer 29

Premature separation of the normally implanted placenta

Question 30

Eptopic Pregnancy

Answer 30

Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location

Question 31

Placenta Previa

Answer 31

Implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus

Question 32

preeclampsia

Answer 32

Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headache

Question 33

Erythroblastosis Fetalis

Answer 33

Hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group (Rh factor) incompatibility between the mother and the fetus.

Question 34

Hyaline Membrane Disease

Answer 34

Acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn

Question 35

Hydrocephalus

Answer 35

Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain

Question 36

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Answer 36

Abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn

Question 37

Pyloric Stenosis

Answer 37

Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum

Question 38

Aspiration

Answer 38

Withdrawal of fluid from a cavity or ac with an instrument using suction

Question 39

Colposcopy

Answer 39

Visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope

Question 40

Conization

Answer 40

Removal of a cone-shaped (cone biopsy) of the cervix

Question 41

culdocentesis

Answer 41

Needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac

Question 42

Exenteration

Answer 42

Removal of internal organs within a cavity

Question 43

Tubal Ligagtion

Answer 43

Blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring

Question 44

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)

Answer 44

Sampling of placental tissues (chroionic villi) for prenatal diagnosis

Question 45

AFP

Answer 45

Alpha-fetoprotein

Question 46

BSE

Answer 46

Breast Self Examination

Question 47

CA-125

Answer 47

Protein marker elevated in ovarian cancer (normal range is 0-35U/mL)

Question 48

CIN

Answer 48

Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia

Question 49

CIS

Answer 49

Carcinoma in Situ

Question 50

CVS

Answer 50

Chrorionic Villus Sampling

Question 51

D&C

Answer 51

dilation (dilatation) and curettage

Question 52

DCIS

Answer 52

ductal carcinoma in situ; a precancerous breast legion that indicates a higher risk for invasive ductal breast cancer

Question 53

DUB

Answer 53

Dysfunctional uterine bleeding

Question 54

GnRH

Answer 54

gonadotropin-releasing hormone