CH 16 Flashcards
The Female Reproductive System
In what body region can the mammary glands be found?
Pectoral region
What are the names of the ducts that drain into the nipple?
Lactiferous ducts
Which nutrient is required in pregnant women to help prevent neural birth defects?
Folic acid
What are the steps needed to initiate the birth process in order starting with the hypothalamus in the fetus releasing CRH?
- The fetal anterior pituitary releases ACTH.
- Fetal adrenal glands release glucocorticoids.
- Fetal glucocorticoids cause the placenta to adjust hormone levels.
- Estrogen and prostaglandins secreted by the placenta cause uterine contractions.
- Stretch receptors in the myometrium signal the mother’s hypothalamus.
- The mother’s hypothalamus secrets oxytocin which promotes labor.
Felicia took birthing classes during her ninth month of pregnancy. What should she have learned about the birth process?
Stage 1 involves dilation of the cervix.
Which stage of the birth process involves crowning of the baby’s head?
Stage 2
Which female reproductive system disorder is characterized by the growth of endometrium in additional places other than the uterus?
Endometriosis
Which hormone suppresses uterine contractions, promotes a rich lining of the uterus for the developing blastocyst and embryo to feed upon, and promotes the development of mammary glands and ducts?
Progesterone
How is oogenesis similar to spermatogenesis?
Oogenesis forms gametes that have a haploid number of chromosomes.
What is the correct sequence of the journey for mature sperm?
Epididymis – ductus deferens – ejaculatory duct – prostatic urethra – penile urethra – vagina – uterus – uterine tube
Which statement is a nutritional requirement for pregnancy?
Calcium is necessary for bone development in the fetus and bone maintenance in the mother.
What type of cell division does the zygote perform?
Mitosis
Which of the following is not a part of the vulva?
Bulbourethral glands
Which stage of the birth process involves the expulsion of the placenta and its associated membranes?
Stage 3
The process that occurs about day 14 of the ovarian cycle which includes the rupturing of the mature follicle and the release of its egg and surrounding cells is ______.
ovulation
The mother of a day old newborn stated that she is concerned that her milk is very watery and she believes that she will be unable to continue breast-feeding. What is the best response of the Nurse?
This provides protein and antibodies until your milk comes in
What happens on the 14 days of a woman sexually cycle?
A mature follicle rupture and release an egg
Sperm can survive in the female reproductive system for six days, but they need to have 10 hours after ejaculation to undergo capacitation. Ovulation typically occurs on 14 of a woman menstrual cycle. An ovulated egg can survive only up to 24 hours if it is not fertilized. Given this information, what days of a woman’s sexual cycle would be a window of opportunity for an egg to be fertilized?
Days 14–15
What hormone is used to detect pregnancy in a home pregnancy test?
HCG
