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Med Term chapter 3 & 4 > Chapter 8 & 9 > Flashcards

Chapter 8 & 9 Flashcards

1
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utero-ovarian ligament

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holds each ovary in place on either side of the uterus

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2
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ovaries

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a pair of small almond-shaped organs located in the pelvis

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3
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fetus

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the stage after an embryo (8 - 38/40 weeks)

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4
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zygote

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the fertilized ovum

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5
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fertiliztion

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when a sperm cell penetrates the ovum

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6
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coitus

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sex

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7
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fallopian tubes

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tubes loading from the ovaries to the uterus

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8
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ovaries & testes

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female & male gonads

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gonads

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organ found in both males & females that produce the egg & sperm cells

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embryo

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when the ovum and the sperm unite (2-8 weeks)

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11
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ovum & sperm

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female sex cell & male sex cell

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12
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ovarian follicles

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thousands of small sacs inside of each ovary. Each follicle contains an ovum.

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13
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How long is one fallopian tube?

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5 1/2 inches

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14
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Fimbriae

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finger-like ends of the fallopian tubes

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15
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endometrium

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the inner layer of the uterus that is a specialized epithelial mucosa of the uterus

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16
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myometrium

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the middle muscular layer of the uterine wall

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17
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cervix

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narrow, lowermost portion of the uterus

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18
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corpus luteum

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functions as an endocrine organ & secretes progesterone into the blood stream

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19
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progesterone

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hormone created by the corpus luteum; stimulates the building up of the lining of the uterus in anticipation of fertilization

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20
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amnion

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innermost of the innermost of the embryonic membranes, holds the fetus suspended in an amniotic cavity surrounded by amniotic fluid

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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

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Hormone produced by the placenta while developing in the uterus.

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22
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cervix

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lower, neck-like portion of the uterus

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23
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cul-de-sac

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region in the lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and the uterus

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24
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menopause

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gradual ending of menstruaton

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25
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ovulation

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release of the ovum from the ovary

26
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ovum

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mature egg cell (female gamete)

27
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mast/o

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breast

28
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men/o

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menstruation

29
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natli

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birth

30
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oophor/o

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ovary

31
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ovul/o

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egg

32
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salping/o

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fallopian tubes

33
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mastitis

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inflammation of the breast

34
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amenorrhea

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absence of menstruation for 6 months or longer tha three of the patients normal menstrual cycles

35
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dysmenorrhea

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painful menstruation

36
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oligomenorrhea

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infrequent menstrual periods

37
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neonatal

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“new birth”

38
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oophorectomy

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removal of the ovary

39
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anovulatory

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ovulation does not occur

40
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salpingectomy

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removal of the fallopian tubes

41
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gravida

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pregnant

42
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primigravida

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a woman during her first pregnancy. Gravida can be followed by a #, indicating the # of pregnancies
(gravida 1,2,3,4)

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parous

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bearing

44
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primiparous

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a woman who has given birth to at least one child. Para is often followed by a number of deliveries after the 20th week of gestation

45
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tocia

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labor/birth

46
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oxytocia

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rapid birth oxy=rapid

47
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nulli

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no, not, none

48
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carcinoma of the cervix

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cervical cancer

49
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endometriosis

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endometrial tissue located outside of the uterus

50
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fibroids

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benign tumors in the uterus

51
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pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

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inflammation & infection of organs in the pelvic region STDs are the leading causes of PID

52
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lumpectomy

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for small primary tumors, the lump with immediately surrounding tissue is removed

53
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mastectomy

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removal of the breast

54
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ectopic pregnancy

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implantation of the fertilized egg in any other site than the uterus
-occurs in 15% of pregnancies

55
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placenta previa

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

56
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apgar score

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a system of scoring an infants physical condition 1-5 minutes after birth

  • max score is 10
  • scores below 7 require immediate treatment
57
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Pap test (Pap smear)

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microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix

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mammography

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x-ray of the breast

59
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dilation & curettage (D&C)

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widening of the cervix & scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus

60
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laparoscopy

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visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope

61
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amniocentesis

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needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis

62
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c-section

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surgical incision of the abdominal wall & uterus to deliver a fetus

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