REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM: FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE

Question 1

the most conspicuous ligament which spreads out on both sides of the uterus and attaches to the ovaries and uterine tubes is the

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broad ligament

Question 2

females have two __ ; each is a small organ suspended in the pelvic cavity by two ligaments

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ovaries

Question 3

extends from each ovary to the lateral body wall

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suspensory ligament

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attaches the ovary to the superior margin of the uterus

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ovarian ligament

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the ovaries are attached to the posterior surface of the broad ligament by folds of peritoneum called the

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mesovarium

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the outer part of the ovary is composed of dense connective tissue and contains

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ovarian follicles

Question 7

each of the ovarian follicles contain an __ the female reproductive cell

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oocyte

Question 8

the process of gamete production in females is called ; it begins even before a female is born

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oogenesis

Question 9

by the fourth month of development, the ovaries contain 5million _, the cells from which oocytes develop

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oogonia

Question 10

this is associated with the ovary ; extend form the area of the ovaries to the uterus ; open directly into the peritoneal cavity near each ovary and receive secondary oocyte

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uterine tube / fallopian tube / oviduct

Question 11

the opening of each uterine tube is surrounded by long, thin processes called __ which nearly surround the surface of the ovary

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fimbriae

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fertilization usually occurs in the part of the uterine near the ovary called

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ampulla

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the fertilized oocyte then travels to the uterus, where it embeds in the uterine wall in a process called

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implantation

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is as big as a medium sized pear ; oriented in the pelvic cavity with the larger, rounded part directed superiorly

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uterus

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the part of the uterus superior to the entrance of the uterine tubes is called

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fundus

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the main part of the uterus is called the

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body

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the narrow part of the uterus which is directed inferiorly

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cervix

Question 18

internally, the uterine cavity in the fundus and uterine body continues through the cervix as the __ which opens into the vagina

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cervical canal

Question 19

what are the layers of the uterine wall

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perimetrium
myometrium
endometrium

Question 20

this layer of the uterus is formed from visceral peritoneum

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perimetrium or serous layer

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this layer of the uterus consists of simple columnar epithelial cells with an underlying connective tissue layer

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endometrium

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this layer of the uterus consists of smooth muscle, thick, and accounts for the bulk of the uterine wall

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myometrium

Question 23

is the female organ of copulation ; receives the penis during intercourse ; allows mens and child birth

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vagina

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in young females, the vaginal opening is covered by a thin mucous membrane called the

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hymen

Question 25

the external female genitalia also called __ consists of the vestibule and its surrounding structures

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vulva

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the space into which both the vagina and urethra open

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vestibule

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the vestibule is bordered by a pair of thin, longitudinal skin folds called the

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labia minora

Question 28

a small erectile structure called the __ is located in the anterior margin of the vestibule

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clitoris

Question 29

the two labia minora unite over the clitoris to form a fold of skin called the

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prepuce

Question 30

on each side of the vestibule, between the vaginal opening and the labia minora, are openings of the

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greater vestibular glands

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lateral to the labia minora are two prominent, rounded folds of skin called the

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labia majora

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the two labia majora unite anteriorly at an elevation of tissue over the pubic symphysis called the

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mons pubis

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the space between the labia major is called the

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pudendal cleft

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the __ is the region between the vagina and the anus

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clinical perineum

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to prevent tearing, an incision called __ is made in the clinical perineum

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episiotomy

Question 36

these are the organs of milk production and are located in the breasts

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mammary glands

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each of the breasts of both males and females has a raised __

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nipple

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the nipple is surrounded by a circular, pigmented area called the

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areola

Question 39

the breasts of a male can become permanently enlarged, a condition called

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gynecomastia

Question 40

each adult female breasts contains mammary glands consisting of usually 15-20 __ covered by adipose tissue

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glandular lobes

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each lobe possesses a single __ that opens independently to the surface of the nipple

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lactiferous ducts

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the duct of each lobe is formed as several smaller ducts, which originate from __ converge

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lobules

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in the milk producing mammary gland, the ends of these small ducts expand to form secretory sacs called

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alveoli

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these surround the alveoli and contract to expel milk from the alveoli

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myoepithelial cells

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the first episode of menstrual bleeding is called

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menarche

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this term refers to the series of changes that occur in sexually mature, nonpregnant females that result in menses

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mesntrual cycle

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is a period of mild hemorrhage during which part of the endometrium is sloughed and expelled from the uterus

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menses

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the time between the end of menses and ovulation is called

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proliferative phase

Question 49

the period after ovulation and before the next menses is the __

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secretory phase

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the rate of FSH and LH is low ; estrogen and progesterone is low ; menses

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day 1 to 4/5 of the menstrual cycle

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the rate of FSH and LH is slightly elevated ; increasing amounts of estrogen ; endometrial cells divide, thickening of endometrium

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proliferative phase (day 4/5 until ovulation on about day 14)

Question 52

rate of FSH and LH increases rapidly ; LH causes final maturation of a mature follicle and initiates ovulation ; the endometrium continues to divide

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ovulation (day 14)

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estrogen and progesterone levels are high enough to inhibit FSH and LH secretion ; follicle is converted to the corpus luteum and secretes large amounts of progesterone and small amounts of estrogen ; endometrial cells enlarge, secrete a small amount of fluid

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secretory phase (day 14 to 28)

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the rate of LH is low and FSH increases as progesterone levels decline ; estrogen and progesterone is low ; endometrial lining sloughs off, results in menses

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menses (day 1 to 4/5 of the next menstrual cycle)

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a condition in which endometrial tissue migrates from the lining of the uterus into the peritoneal cavity where it attaches to the surface of organs

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endometriosis

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results if implantation occurs anywhere other than in the uterine cavity ; most common site is uterine tube

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ectopic pregnancy

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the cessation of the menstrual cycle is called

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menopause

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the whole time period from the onset of irregular cycles to their complete cessation is called the female

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climacteric

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stimulation of the female's genitals during sexual intercourse and psychological stimuli normally trigger an

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orgasm

Question 60

after the sex act, there is a period of __ which is characterized by an overall sense of satisfaction and relaxation

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resolution

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procedures or devices used to prevent pregnancy

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birth control methods or contraception methods

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what are the types of long lasting reversible contraception

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IUD birth control implant

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is a type of long lasting reversible contraception that is placed in a female's uterus through the cervix

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intrauterine device (IUD)

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two types of IUD

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copper IUD synthetic progesterone or LNG-IUDs

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is a type of long lasting reversible contraception and a small capsule containing etonogestrel or synthetic progesterone which is placed under the skin of the upper arm

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implant

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types of permanent methods of BC

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female sterilization male sterilization

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in females, the most common permanent BC is __ where the uterine tubes are blocked or cut

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tubal ligation

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the permanent form of BC in males is ___ where the ductus deferens is cut or blocked

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vasectomy

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what are the types of hormonal methods of BC

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injectables pills patch and vaginal ring

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what are the types of barrier methods of BC

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female condom male condom diaphragm

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what are the types of fertility awareness based methods of BC

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standard days method two day method