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What is the inner lining of the uterus called?
Which area is between the anus and the vagina in females?
What term refers to the dark-pigmented area around the breast nipple?
What are the finger-like ends of the Fallopian tube called?
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What is the function of the Fallopian tube?
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The organ of sensitive erectile tissue in females, located anterior to the urethral orifice is called?
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What is the vascular organ that attaches to the uterine wall during pregnancy?
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What is the lower, neck-like portion of the uterus called?
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What is the innermost membrane around the developing embryo?
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What are the female gonads that produce ova and hormones?
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What is the scientific term for sexual intercourse?
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What hormone stimulates the pregnant uterus to contract?
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What condition is defined as the absence of menstrual flow?
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What is the term for painful menstrual flow?
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What is a needle puncture to remove fluid from the cul-de-sac called?
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What is the process of recording x-ray images of the breast called?
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What are released fetal cells that can be indicative of fetal health called?
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What does hCG measure in the urine or blood during a pregnancy test?
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What is the condition marked by hypertension, proteinuria, and edema during pregnancy?
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What is the removal of the entire uterus called?
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What is the procedure called to remove a cone-shaped section of the cervix?
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What is commonly referred to as a C-section?
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What is the term for the soft spot between the newborn's cranial bones?
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What is the hormone produced to sustain pregnancy by stimulating ovaries?
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What is the condition resulting from inhalation of thick, sticky black substance by a newborn?
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Study Notes
Female Reproductive System Terminology
- Endometrium: Inner lining of the uterus, essential for implantation of the embryo.
- Perineum: The area between the anus and vagina in females, plays a role during childbirth.
- Areola: Dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple, contains glands that help with lactation.
- Fimbriae: Finger-like projections at the end of the Fallopian tubes that help guide the egg toward the uterus.
Reproductive Structures and Functions
- Fallopian Tube: Ducts providing the pathway for an egg to travel from the ovaries to the uterus.
- Clitoris: Sensitive erectile tissue located anterior to the urethral orifice, plays a crucial role in female sexual arousal.
- Mammary Papilla: Another term for the nipple, important for breastfeeding.
- Placenta: Vascular organ that forms during pregnancy, facilitating nutrient and waste exchange between mother and fetus.
- Cervix: Lower part of the uterus that dilates during childbirth, serving as the passage for sperm and menstrual flow.
Embryonic Development
- Amnion: Innermost membrane surrounding the developing embryo, filled with amniotic fluid to cushion the fetus.
- Chorion: Outermost layer of membranes around the embryo and part of the placenta, plays a role in nutrient exchange.
- Myometrium: Muscle layer of the uterus, responsible for contractions during labor.
Ovarian Function
- Ovaries: Female gonads that produce eggs (ova) and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
- Ovarian Follicle: Developing sac in the ovary containing the ovum, crucial for ovulation.
- Corpus Luteum: Temporary hormone-secreting structure formed after ovulation, vital for maintaining early pregnancy.
Hormonal Regulation
- Estrogen: Hormone that promotes female secondary sex characteristics and regulates the menstrual cycle.
- Progesterone: Hormone secreted by the corpus luteum; critical for preparing the uterus for potential pregnancy.
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Secreted by the pituitary gland, stimulates maturation of the ova.
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH): Promotes ovulation and regulates the menstrual cycle.
Reproductive Health and Conditions
- Dysmenorrhea: Painful menstrual flow, can affect quality of life.
- Menorrhagia: Excessively heavy or prolonged menstrual periods.
- Endometriosis: Condition where uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, causing pain and potentially affecting fertility.
- Cervical Carcinoma: Malignant condition potentially detectable by Pap tests, requiring regular screening.
- Preeclampsia: Complication during pregnancy characterized by hypertension and proteinuria.
Procedures and Diagnostics
- Pap Test: Screening method where cervical cells are examined for abnormalities indicative of cancer.
- Mammography: X-ray procedure for early detection of breast cancer.
- Laparoscopy: Minimally invasive procedure to visualize the abdominal cavity, used for diagnosis or treatment.
- Cryosurgery: Use of cold to destroy abnormal tissue, often used in gynecological contexts.
Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Fetus: Term used for the developing embryo after the third month of pregnancy until birth.
- Apgar Score: Quick assessment of a newborn’s physical condition, including heart rate, respiration, and muscle tone.
- C-Section (Cesarean Section): Surgical delivery method when vaginal birth poses risks to mother or child.
- IVF (In Vitro Fertilization): Assisted reproductive technology involving the fertilization of an egg outside the body.
- Cephalic Version: Technique to turn a fetus into the head-down position for delivery.
Key Terms Related to Female Reproductive Health
- Gametes: Sex cells, including eggs and sperm, necessary for sexual reproduction.
- Gonads: Organs that produce gametes; ovaries in females and testes in males.
- Cul-de-Sac: Anatomical term referring to the space in the abdomen between the uterus and rectum.
Additional Notes
- Hydrocephalus: Condition in newborns characterized by fluid accumulation in the brain.
- Erythroblastosis Fetalis: Hemolytic disease in newborns, often related to blood type incompatibility.
- Oligomenorrhea: Scanty menstrual flow, which can indicate hormonal imbalances.
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