26a. Reproductive medical terminology Flashcards
Cervic
Cervix
Colp
Vagina
Vagin
Vagina
Hyster
Uterus
Metri
Uterus
Uter
Uterus
o
Egg
Oophor
Ovary
Ovari
Ovary
Salping
Fallopian tube
Mamm
Breast
Mast
Breast
Menorrhagia
Excessive discharge of blood from the uterus during menstruation. (Heavy or prolonged bleeding)
Amenorrhoea
Absence of menstrual flow
Dysmenorrhoea
Painful menstrual flow
Balan
Penis
Orch
Testis (sl.)
Orchi
Testis, pl. testes
Orchid
Testis
Prostat
Prostate gland
Scrot
Scrotum
Urethr
Urethra
Vas
Vas deferens
What is the function of Luteinising hormone (LH)
Regulates oestrogen and testosterone production as well as ovulation
What is the function of Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Regulates the production of eggs and sperm
What is the function of Prolactin
to stimulate milk production
What is the function of the vagina
to expand and provide passageway during childbirth To receive the penis for sperm exchange Passageway for menstrual flow to leave the body
What is the function of the uterus
If pregnant:Zygote/embryo embeds in the lining of the uterine wall to provide nourishment and oxygen via the placentaIf not pregnant:Lining sloughs off (menstruation) and cycle begins again
What is the function of the ovaries
To develop and release ovum (egg cell) during the reproductive cycleProduce/secrete oestrogen and progesterone
What is the function of the fallopian tubes
To propel egg (ovum) out of ovary towards the uterus site of fertilisation
What is the function of the breasts
Lactation after pregnancy
What is the function of the scrotum
To hold the testes outside the body and maintain the environment best suited to allow the production, maturation and storage of spermatozoa