- glandular tissue containing milk glands - lactiferous ducts - sinuses carrying milk to the nipple - mammary papilla (nipple) - areola

Ch8 Female Repro System Flashcards by Janessa Friesen

fertilization

when 2 gametes unite to form a single nucleus with 1/2 chromosomes and genetic code from each parent

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ovulation

egg leaves the ovary, travels down the fallopian tubes to uterus for implantation

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female and male sex cells are called…

gametes (ovum, sperm)

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female and male gonads

ovary, testes

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stages of embryo

zygote - fertilized egg
embryo - 2-8 weeks
fetus - 8 weeks to term

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menarche

female’s first period

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menopause

when all eggs have been released, hormone production slows, and menstruation ends

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placenta

vascular organ implanted in uterus to nourish the embryo

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pituitary gland

gland that secretes hormones that govern the reproductive functions of the ovaries, breasts, and uterus

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female secondary sex characteristics

body hair
breast development
structural changes in bones and fats

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gynecology

study of female reproductive system

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obstetrics

specialty concerned with pregnancy and delivery of a fetus

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neonatology

study of care and treatment of a newborn

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cul-de-sac

region midway between the uterus and rectum

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Bartholin glands

2 small glands at vaginal opening that produces mucus secretion that lubricates the vagina

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vulva

outer area containing clitoris, perineum, labia, and hymen

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utero-ovarian ligament

holds ovary in place on the side of the uterus

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corpus luteum

ruptured follicle after ovum is released

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adnexa

collectively refers to fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments

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fimbrae

finger-like ends of the fallopian tubes

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layers of the uterus

endometrium - inner layer of specialized epithelial mucosa
myometrium - middle muscular layer
perimetrium - outer layer (uterine serosa)

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parts of the breast

glandular tissue containing milk glands
lactiferous ducts
sinuses carrying milk to the nipple
mammary papilla (nipple)
areola

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parturition

giving birth

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lactation

secretion of milk

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phases of the menstrual cycle

Days 1-5 - period Days 6-12 - endometrium redevelops, estrogen released Days 13+14 - ovulation Days 15-28 - empty egg follicle becomes corpus luteum, which functions as an endocrine organ (making estrogen and secreting progesterone)

prementrual syndrome (PMS)

combination of symptoms of depression, breast tenderness, and irritability caused by lower levels of progesterone and estrogen

chorion

outer membrane surrounding the developing embryo

amnion

inner membrane filled with fluid that holds the fetus suspended in amniotic cavity

cephalic presentation

normal delivery position - head first

3 phases of labor

cervix dilation birth of infant placenta delivery

follicle-stimulating hormone

- produced by pituitary gland - target organ: ovary - stimulates maturation of the ovum

luteinizing hormone

- produced by pituitary gland - target organ: ovary - stimulates ovulation

estrogen

- produced by ovary and placenta - target organ: uterus - builds endometrial lining

progesterone

- produced by ovary and placenta - target organ: uterus - sustains uterine lining and placenta

human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

- produced by placenta - target organ: corpus luteum - sustains pregnancy

LH surge

spike in LH levels that triggers ovulation

common symptoms of menopause

hot flashes, insomnia, vaginal atrophy

amni/o

amnion

bartholin/o

Bartholin glands

cervic/o

cervix

chori/o chorion/o

chorion

colp/o

vagina

culd/o

cul-de-sac

episi/o

vulva

galact/o

milk

gynec/o

female

hyster/o

uterus

lact/o

milk

mamm/o mast/o

breast

men/o

menstruation

metr/o metri/o

uterus

my/o myom/o

muscle

nat/i

birth

obstetr/o

pregnancy/childbirth

o/o ov/o ovul/o

egg

oophor/o ovari/o

ovary

perine/o

perineum

phor/o

to bear

salping/o

fallopian tubes

uter/o

uterus

vagin/o

vagina

vulv/o

vulva

-arche

beginning

-cyesis

pregnancy

-gravida

pregnant

-parous

bearing, bringing forth

-rrhea

discharge

-salpinx

fallopian tube

-tocia

labor, birth

-version

act of turning

dys-

painful

endo- in- intra-

within, in

multi-

many

nulli-

no, not, none

pre-

before

primi-

first

retro-

backward

cervicitis

inflammation of cervix

endometriosis

endometrial tissue outside the uterus

fibroids

benign tumors in the uterus

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvis and abdomen

fibrocystic breast disease

numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast

abruptio placentae

premature separation of the normally implanted placenta

ectopic pregnancy

implantation of the fertilized egg outside the uterus

placenta previa

implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of uterus

preeclampsia

abnormal condition associated with pregnancy marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema, and headaches

Down syndrome

chromosomal abnormality in trisomy 21

hemolytic disease in the newborn (HDN)

destruction of red blood cells in newborn caused by Rh factor incompatibility between mother and fetus

infant respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS)

acute lung disease commonly seen in premature newborn

hydrocephalus

accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain

meconium aspiration syndrome

abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus/newborn

pyloric stenosis

narrowing of the opening of the stomach of the duodenum

pap smear

microscopic exam of stained cells removed from the vagina or cervix

hysterosalpingography

xray of uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast

colposcopy

visual exam of vagina and cervix using a colposcope

conization

removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix

cryosurgery

use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue

culdocentesis

needle aspiration of fluid from the cul de sac

dilation and curettage (D+C)

widening of cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of uterus

exenteration

removal of internal organs within a cavity

fine needle aspiration

withdrawal of fluid or tissue from a cyst or solid mass by suction with a needle

tubal ligation

blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring

abortion

pregnancy terminated before embryo or fetus can exist on its own

amniocentesis

puncture of amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis

chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

placental tissue sampling for prenatal diagnosis

in vitro fertilization (IVF)

egg and sperm combined outside the body in a lab dish to facilitate fertilization