Chapter 3 Flashcards
Exam 1
reproductive cells
ova (eggs)
organ for development of the fetus (nourishes and houses the fetus to sufficient maturity)
uterus
female reproductive organs
vagina, uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries
fundus
top of uterus
cervix
bottom of uterus
thins (efface) and opens (dilate) to allow baby to pass through
cervix
site of fertilization
fallopian tubes
secretes hormones (estrogen and progesterone)
ovaries
layers of the uterine wall
*endometrium
*myometrium
*perimetrium
*cervix
innermost layer; lines the uterine cavity in non-pregnant women
endometrium
muscular middle layer; makes up the major portion of the uterus; composted of smooth muscle linked by connective tissue; contracts
myometrium
outer serosal layer; covers the body of the uterus
perimetrium
the lower part of the uterus
cervix
accessory organs that specialize in milk secretion after pregnancy
breasts
What happens to the nipple during pregnancy?
darken, enlarge
parts of the breast
nipple, areola, lobes, alveolar and lactiferous glands
prolactin
hormone
components of the female reproductive cycle
ovarian cycle, endometrial cycle, hormonal regulation, cyclical breast changes, menstruation
expulsion of the inner uterine lining occurring monthly; marks the beginning and end of each menstrual cycle
menstruation
establishement of menstruation in females
menarche
naturally occurring cessation of regular menstrual cycles
menopause
frequency variable of menstration
21 to 36 days; average 28 days
LMP
last menstrual period
The ovarian cycle is based on a how many day cycle?
28 days
Ovarian Cycle stages
*Follicular phase
*Ovulation
*Luteal Phase
Which phase of the Ovarian Cycle is: day 1 though ovulation, approx. days 10 to 14
Follicular Phase
Which phase of the Ovarian Cycle is: 14 days BEFORE the next menstrual period?
Ovulation
Which phase of the Ovarian Cycle is: day 15 through day 28- day cycle?
Luteal phase
Endometrial Cycle (Uterine) stages
*Proliferative phase
*Secretory phase
*Ischemic phase and menstrual phase
Which phase of the Endometrial Cycle sees: a rise in Estrogen causing an increase in thickness of the uterine lining?
Proliferative phase
During what stage of the Endometrial Cycle : Occurs after ovulation when progesterone is high and is ready to receive the fertilized egg?
Secretory phase
What stage of the Endometrial Cycle happens when the uterus does not receive a fertilized egg and it starts over- shedding of lining?
Ischemic Phase/ Menstrual phase
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?
day 14
