Chapter 3

Question 1

reproductive cells

Answer 1

ova (eggs)

Question 2

organ for development of the fetus (nourishes and houses the fetus to sufficient maturity)

Answer 2

uterus

Question 3

female reproductive organs

Answer 3

vagina, uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries

Question 4

fundus

Answer 4

top of uterus

Question 5

cervix

Answer 5

bottom of uterus

Question 6

thins (efface) and opens (dilate) to allow baby to pass through

Answer 6

cervix

Question 7

site of fertilization

Answer 7

fallopian tubes

Question 8

secretes hormones (estrogen and progesterone)

Answer 8

ovaries

Question 9

layers of the uterine wall

Answer 9

*endometrium
*myometrium
*perimetrium
*cervix

Question 10

innermost layer; lines the uterine cavity in non-pregnant women

Answer 10

endometrium

Question 11

muscular middle layer; makes up the major portion of the uterus; composted of smooth muscle linked by connective tissue; contracts

Answer 11

myometrium

Question 12

outer serosal layer; covers the body of the uterus

Answer 12

perimetrium

Question 13

the lower part of the uterus

Answer 13

cervix

Question 14

accessory organs that specialize in milk secretion after pregnancy

Answer 14

breasts

Question 15

What happens to the nipple during pregnancy?

Answer 15

darken, enlarge

Question 16

parts of the breast

Answer 16

nipple, areola, lobes, alveolar and lactiferous glands

Question 17

prolactin

Answer 17

hormone

Question 18

components of the female reproductive cycle

Answer 18

ovarian cycle, endometrial cycle, hormonal regulation, cyclical breast changes, menstruation

Question 19

expulsion of the inner uterine lining occurring monthly; marks the beginning and end of each menstrual cycle

Answer 19

menstruation

Question 20

establishement of menstruation in females

Answer 20

menarche

Question 21

naturally occurring cessation of regular menstrual cycles

Answer 21

menopause

Question 22

frequency variable of menstration

Answer 22

21 to 36 days; average 28 days

Question 23

LMP

Answer 23

last menstrual period

Question 24

The ovarian cycle is based on a how many day cycle?

Answer 24

28 days

Question 25

Ovarian Cycle stages

Answer 25

*Follicular phase
*Ovulation
*Luteal Phase

Question 26

Which phase of the Ovarian Cycle is: day 1 though ovulation, approx. days 10 to 14

Answer 26

Follicular Phase

Question 27

Which phase of the Ovarian Cycle is: 14 days BEFORE the next menstrual period?

Answer 27

Ovulation

Question 28

Which phase of the Ovarian Cycle is: day 15 through day 28- day cycle?

Answer 28

Luteal phase

Question 29

Endometrial Cycle (Uterine) stages

Answer 29

*Proliferative phase
*Secretory phase
*Ischemic phase and menstrual phase

Question 30

Which phase of the Endometrial Cycle sees: a rise in Estrogen causing an increase in thickness of the uterine lining?

Answer 30

Proliferative phase

Question 31

During what stage of the Endometrial Cycle : Occurs after ovulation when progesterone is high and is ready to receive the fertilized egg?

Answer 31

Secretory phase

Question 32

What stage of the Endometrial Cycle happens when the uterus does not receive a fertilized egg and it starts over- shedding of lining?

Answer 32

Ischemic Phase/ Menstrual phase

Question 33

A woman reports that her menstrual period occurs every 28 days. The nurse would determine that ovulation in the woman would occur at which time?

Answer 33

day 14