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Lesson 12: The Reproductive System > Chapter 2: Listen to Learn > Flashcards

Chapter 2: Listen to Learn Flashcards

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How is Andropause?

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Marked by the decrease of the male hormone testosterone.

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Andropause is often referred as?

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Male menopause.

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What is Apgar Score?

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An evaluation of a newborn infant’s physical status at 1 and 5 min after birth.

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How is Chlamydia caused?

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By the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis.

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What is the most common sexually transmitted disease?

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Chlamydia.

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What is Colostrum?

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A specialized form of milk that delivers essential nutrients and antibodies in a form that the new born can digest?

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What is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

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A potentially dangerous condition.

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How is an Ectopic Pregnancy?

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A fertilized egg is implanted and begins to develop outside of the uterus.

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What is Endometriosis?

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A condition in which patches of endometrial tissue escape the uterus and become attached to other structures in the pelvic cavity.

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What is Gonorrhea?

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A highly contagious sexually transmitted disease.

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Gonorrhea is characterized by?

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Painful urination and an abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina.

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What is Leukorrhea?

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A profuse, whitish mucus discharge from the uterus and vagina.

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What is Menarche?

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The beginning of the menstrual function that occurs during puberty.

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What is a Nulligravida?

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A woman who has never been pregnant.

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What is a Nullipara?

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A woman who has never borne a viable child.

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What is Perimenopause?

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The transition phase between regular menstrual periods and no periods at all.

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What is Placenta Previa?

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The abnormal implantation of the placenta in the lower portion of the uterus.

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What is Preeclampsia?

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A complication of pregnancy.

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Preeclampsia is characterized by?

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Hypertension (high blood pressure), edema (swelling) and proteinuria (abnormally high level or protein in the urine).

20
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What is Primigravida?

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A woman during her first pregnancy.

21
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What is Primipara?

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A woman who has borne one viable child.

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What is Pruritus Vulvae?

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A condition of severe itching of the external female genitalia.

23
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Syphilis is caused by?

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By the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

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What is Syphili?

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A highly contagious sexually transmitted disease that can be fatal if not treated.

25
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What is Trichomoniasis?

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An infection caused the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis.

26
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Trichomoniasis is also known as?

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Trich.

27
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What is Vasovasostomy?

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A procedure performed as an attempt to restore fertility to vasectomize male.

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