Ch 8 Flashcards
Ovum and sperm cells are called
Gametes.
Gametes are produced in the
Gonads
Female gonads are
Ovaries
Make gonads are
Testes
The fertilized egg implants then divides to form a ball of cells called
A zygote
Day 1-5
Blood cells, endometrial cells, and glandular secretions discharge from the body (menstruation)
Day 6-12
Estrogen AIDS repair of endometrium the ovum grows in the follicle.
Day 13-14
The egg leaves the ovary and passes through the Fallopian tube. (Ovulation)
Day 15-28
The corpus luteum secretes progesterone the uterus lining builds up.
If fertilization occurs
The egg implants in the uterine endometrium.
The placenta forms and attaches to the uterine wall.
Amnion holds the fetus in an amniotic cavity.
Nutrients, oxygen, and wastes exchange between the fetus and mother.
The placenta produced human chorionic gonadotropin.
Progesterone maintains
Placenta development.
The uterus expands as the fetus grows.
Normal devil very fetal position is cephalon presentation.
Pituitary secretes (hormonal interactions)
Follicle-stimulating hormone.
Lute imaging hormone.
Adnexae
Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments.
Amnion
Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus.
Endometrium
Inner mucous membrane lining of the uterus.
Fallopian tube
One of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus.
Fetus
39 or 40 weeks.
Gestation
Period from fertilization of the ovum to birth.
Menarche
Beginning of the first menstrucal period and ability to reproduce.
Menopause
Gradual ending of menstruation.
Menstruation
Monty shedding of the uterine lining.
Myometrium
Muscle layer of the uterus.
Neonatology
Branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn (neonate)
Obstetrics
Branch of me since concerned with pregnancy and child birth.
Ovarian follicle
Developing sac enclosing each ovum with the ovary.
Parturition
Act of giving birth.
Perineum
Area between the anus and vagina.
Vulva
External female genitalia includes labia hymen clitoris and vaginal orifice.
Colp/o
Vagina
Episi/o
Vulva
Galact/o
Milk
Gynec/o
Female
Metr/o
Uterus
NAT/I
Birth
O/o
Egg
-arche
Beginning
-cyesis
Pregnancy
-tocia
Labor, birth
Abruptio placentae
Premature separation of the normally implanted placenta
Chroiocarcinoma
Malignant tumor of the placenta
Ectopic pregnancy
Misplaced implantation of egg
Neonatal
Down syndrome. Erthroblastosis fetalis. Hyaline membrane disease. Hydrocephalus. Meconium aspiration syndrome. Pyloric stenosis.
Para 2-0-1-2A
Woman’s reproductive history.
2 full terms infants. 0 preterm. 1 abortion. And 2 living children.
Gametes are produced in the
Gonads
