CH. 4 : notes

Question 1

external female structures are developed by

Answer 1

hormones

Question 2

Internal female structures

Answer 2

ovaries
uterine tubes
uterus
outer cervix
cervix
vagina

Question 3

vagina acidic or basic

Answer 3

acidic

Question 4

4 functions of uterus

Answer 4

• reception, implantation, retention, and nutrition of fertilized ovum
• menstruation
• retain fetus until birth
• expulsion of fetus during birth

Question 5

os=

Answer 5

cervix opening

Question 6

internal os and external os

Answer 6

• lubrication of vagina
• acts as bacteriostatic agent
• alkaline environment

Question 7

ovary is sensitive to

Answer 7

FSH and LH

Question 8

when should breast exam be done

Answer 8

5-7 days after menstruation

Question 9

what are the 3 simultaneous cycles

Answer 9

• endometrial
• hypothalamic-pituitary
• ovarian

Question 10

hormone of pregnancy

Answer 10

progesterone

Question 11

what phase does shedding of the endometrium occur

Answer 11

menstrual 1-5 days

Question 12

what phase is approx day 5-14 and is the period of rapid growth depending of estrogen stimulation from ovarian follicles

Answer 12

proliferative depending

Question 13

what phase is day of ovulation to about 3 days before next period

Answer 13

secretory

Question 14

bleeding phase

Answer 14

ischemic

Question 15

prostaglandins are prevalent where and can cause what

Answer 15

in endometrium and can cause smooth muscle to contract

Question 16

estrogen deprivation after birth, with lactation, and at menopause can cause what

Answer 16

vaginal dryness, thining, and smoothing of rugae

Question 17

top of uterus is called

Answer 17

fundus

Question 18

gynecoid pelvis

Answer 18

important in pregnancy

Question 19

female body pelvis is ossified at age 20 with 4 bones that make up the female pelvis

Answer 19

• 2 hip bones ileum
• ischium
• pubis
• coccyx

Question 20

coopers ligaments are support ligaments of what

Answer 20

breasts

Question 21

montgomery tubercles are sebaceous glands in the areola which do what

Answer 21

secrete a substance to lubricate nipple

Question 22

menstruation begins approx how many days after ovulation

Answer 22

14

Question 23

prostaglandins are produced by most organs in the body by most remarkably by what

Answer 23

endometrium

Question 24

menstrual blood is a potent component of

Answer 24

prostaglandins

Question 25

vasomotor instability which is symptoms r/t menopause can occur when

Answer 25

perimenopause

Question 26

estrogen is important component in absorption process of what

Answer 26

calcium

Question 27

transitional phase in which the ovarian and hormonal function decline

Answer 27

climacteric

Question 28

Can STIs predispose people to infertility

Answer 28

Yes

Question 29

ABCDES tool with violence

Answer 29

Alone, assure she’s not alone
Belief, not acceptable and not her fault
Confidentiality, doesn’t have to be reported
Documentation, women statements and evidence
Education, options
Safety, resources