Chapter 22: Anatomy, Physiology, and Disorders of the Reproductive system Flashcards
Menses
Menstruation cycle
Myometrium
middle smooth muscle layer of uterine tissue
Testes
produce male sex hormones
Fallopian Tubes
ova are transported from the ovaries to the uterus
Chlamydia
silent STI
trichomoniasis
protozoal infection of the lower genitourinary tract
Menopause
cessation of menstrual period
Syphilis
chronic systemic STI that develops in 4 stages
Plan B
levonorgestrel
Cialis
tadalafil
ovrette
norgestrel
parlodel
bromocriptine
The interstitial cells produce
testosterone
Estrogen replacement alone, for menopause, carries a higher risk for
stroke
the inferior portion of the uterus that projects into the vagina is the
cervix
The generic name for “Boniva” is
ibandronate
A muscular tube extending between the uterus and the external genitalia is called the
vagina
Patients receiving metronidazole must avoid
drinking alcohol