A&P of the Reproductive System Flashcards
Chapter 3
Medical term for Eggs
Ova or Oocytes
What is a speculum?
Deviced used to exam the cervix.
What is nulliparous?
Never had a baby or vaginal delivery.
What are parts of the breast?
- Accessory organs – specialized for milk secretion
- Nipple
- Areola
- Lobes = lubrication
- Alveolar and lactiferous glands
What are engorged breasts and how to manage them?
When you do not breast feed every 2-3 hours
- Leads to Mastitis
o Can continue to breast feed (safe)
o Antibiotics given to prevent patient from begin septic
o Flu – like symptoms (fever, chills, shivers, body aches, sweating)
Interventions:
* Pump
* Hot compress or put under hot was
Female Reproductive Cycle
Ovarian Cycle
Number of Oocytes by Age Levels
- 1 Million oocytes at birth
- By puberty 200,000 to 400,00
- By 35 fewer than 100,000
Female Reproductive Cycle
Ovulation
When, What, Life Span, Sperm Life Expectancy
- Occurs on the 14th day
- Temp rises .5 to 1 degree F
- Ovum lifespan is only 24 hours
- Sperm can live up to 3 – 5 days
Female Reproductive Cycle
Menstruation
- Expulsion of inner uterine lining occurring monthly
- Marks the beginning and end of each menstrual cycle
- Menarche: establishment of menstruation in females
- Menopause: period ends
- 21 to 36 days; Average 28 days