Chapter 8 Female Reproductive System Flashcards

1
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sexual reproduction

A

union of the nuclei of ovum and sperm cell

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gametes

A

ovum and sperm cells
- produced in the gonads

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3
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female gonads

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ovaries

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4
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male gonads

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testes

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5
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each gamete

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contains 23 chromosomes

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6
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fertilization

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ovum leaves the ovaries and travels through the fallopian tubes

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7
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fertilization

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sperm cells unite with the ovum

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8
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zygote

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when the fertilized egg implants then divides to form a ball of cells

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9
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menstruation day 1-5

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blood cells endometrial cells, and glandular secretions discharge from the body

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menstruation day 6-12

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estrogen aids repair of the endometrium
- ovum grows in a follicle

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11
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menstruation day 13-14

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egg leaves the ovary and passes through the fallopian tube

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12
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menstruation day 15-28

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corpus luteum secretes progesterone
- the uterus lining builds up

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13
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if fertilization occurs

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the eggs implants in the uterine endometrium

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14
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placenta forms

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attaches to the uterine wall

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15
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amnion

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holds the fetus in the amniotic cavity

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16
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fetus and mother

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exchanges nutrients, oxygen, and wastes

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17
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the placenta produces

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human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

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18
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progesterone

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maintains placenta development

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19
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uterus expands

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as the fetus grow

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20
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normal delivery fetal position

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cephalic presentation (head first)

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21
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3 phases of labor

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  • dilation and thinning of the cervix
  • birth of the infant
  • delivery of the placenta
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22
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placenta

A

an organ that develops during permanency in the uterus

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23
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uterus fetal portion

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derived from the chorion

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24
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uterus maternal position

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derived from decidua
- modified mucosal

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25
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chorion

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outermost fetal membrane that surrounds the embryo and other membranes.
- contributes to the formation of the placenta

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26
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amnion

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innermost fetal membrane that forms a protective sac around the embryo

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27
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amniotic sac

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protective sac around the embryo
- provides cushioning and supportive environment for the developing fetus

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28
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amniotic fluid

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fluid that fills the amniotic sac and protecting the developing fetus throughout pregnancy

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29
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amniotic fluid functions

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  • protection
  • temperature regulation
  • infection prevention
  • lung development
  • movement
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30
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amniotic fluid initially produced by

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amnion and later fetal urine & maternal bloodstream through the placenta

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31
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negative feedback

A

regulatory mechanism in biological systems where a change in a variable triggers a response that counteracts the initial change, maintaining homeostasis.
- it works to stabilize a system by reducing the output or activity when it deviates from a set point

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32
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oral contraceptive

A

prevent pregnancy primarily through hormonal regulation
- aka birth control pills

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33
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inhibition of ovulation
(oral contraceptive)

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oral contraceptives maintain consistent hormone levels in the blood stream, which suppresses the release of gonadotropins (LH & FSH) from the pituitary glands through negative feedback

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34
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thickening of cervical mucus
(oral contraceptive)

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progestin thickens the mucus in the cervix
- making it difficult for the sperm to travel through the cervix and reach the egg

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35
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endometrial alternation

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hormones in birth control pills alter the lining of the uterus
- makes it less suitable for a fertilized egg to implant and grow

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36
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adnexae uteri

A

fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligament

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37
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amnion

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innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus

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38
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areola

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dark pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple

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39
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Bartholin glands

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small, mucus secreting exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice

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40
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cervix

A

lower, neck like portion of the uterus

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41
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chorion

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outermost layer f the two membranes surrounding the embryo

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42
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clitoris

A

sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra

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43
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coitus

A

sexual intercourse
copulation

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44
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cul-de-sac

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

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44
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corpus luteum *

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empty ovarian follicle
- secretes progesterone after release of egg cell (yellow body)

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45
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embryo

A

prenatal development from 2 to 8 weeks

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46
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endometrium

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inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus

47
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estrogen*

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hormone produced by the ovaries that promotes female secondary sex characteristics

48
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fallopian tube

A

one of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus
- oviduct

49
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fertilization

A

union of sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops

50
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fetus

A

prenatal development from 8to 39/40 weeks

51
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fimbriae
fimbria

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finger or fringe like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes

52
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follicle stimulating hormone

A

secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulated maturation of the ovum

53
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gamete*

A

male or female sexual reproductive cells
- ex: sperm cell or ovum

54
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genitalia

A

reproductive organs
- aka genitals

55
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gestation*

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period from fertilization of the ovum to birth
- aka pregnancy

56
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gonad

A

female or male reproductive organs that produces sex cells and hormones
- ovary or testis

57
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gynecology

A

study of the female reproductive organs, including breasts

58
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human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) *

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hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone

59
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hymen

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mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina

60
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labia

A

lips of vagain

61
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lactiferous ducts

A

tubes that carry milk within the breast

62
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luteinizing hormone (LH) *

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secreted by pituitary gland to promote ovulation

63
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mammary papilla

A

nipple

64
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menarche

A

beginning of the first menstrual period and ability to reproduce

65
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menopause

A

gradual ending of menstruation

66
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menstruation

A

monthly shedding of the uterine lineing

67
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myometrium

A

muscle layer of the uterus

68
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neonatology

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branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn

69
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obstetrics

A

branch of the medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth

70
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orifice

A

an opening

71
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ovarian follicle

A

developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary

72
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ovary

A

one of the pair of female organs on each side of the pelvis
- produces egg cells and hormones

73
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ovulation

A

release of the ovum from the ovary

74
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ovum

A

mature egg cell

75
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parturition

A

act of giving birth

76
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perineum

A

area between the anus and vagina (women)

77
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pituitary gland

A

endocrine gland at the base of the brain
- produces hormones to stimulate ovaries
- regulates other endocrine organs

78
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placenta

A

vascular organ attached to the uterine wall during pregnancy
- allows exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and fetal waste products between mother and baby

79
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pregnancy

A

condition of having a developing embryo and fetus in the female uterus for about 40 weeks

80
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progesterone

A

hormone produced by the corpus luteum in ovary and placenta of pregnant women

81
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puberty

A

point in life cycle at which sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced

82
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perimetrium

A

outermost layer surrounding the uterus

83
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uterus

A

hallow, pear shaped muscular femal organ in which the embryo and fetus develop

84
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vagina

A

muscular, mucosa lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body

85
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vulva

A

external female genitalia
- labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal orifice

86
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zygote

A

stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation to 2 weeks

87
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cervical cancer (uterus)

A

malignant cells within cervix

88
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cervicitis (uterus)

A

inflammation of the cervix

89
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endometrial cancer (uterus)

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malignant tumor of the uterine lining

90
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endometriosis (uterus)

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endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

91
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ovarian cancer

A

malignant tumor of the ovary

92
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ovarian cysts

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collection of fluid within the sac in the ovary

93
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salpingitis

A

inflammation of the fallopian tubes

94
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oophoritis

A

inflammation of the ovaries

95
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endometritis

A

inflammation of the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus)

96
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leading causes of pelvis inflammatory disease

A

STDs

97
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abruptio placentae

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premature separation of the normally implanted placenta

98
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choriocarcinoma

A

malignant tumor of the placenta

99
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ectopic pregnancy

A

misplaced implantation of the egg

100
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placenta previa

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placenta partially or completely covers cervix (the opening of the uterus)

101
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preeclampsia

A

serious pregnancy complication characterized by high BP and signs of damage to another organ system
- most often the liver and kidneys

102
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down syndrome

A

genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21
- characterized by intellectual disability, distinctive facial features, and various health issues

103
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hemolytic disease of the newborn

A

condition where the immune system of the Rh negative mother produces antibodies that attack the RBCs of her RH positive baby
- leading to hemolysis and anemia in the newborn

104
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hyaline membrane disease
respiratory distress syndrome

A

a condition in premature infants caused by insufficient surfactant in the lungs
- leads to difficulty breathing and decreased oxygen levels

105
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hydrocephalus

A

condition characterized by the accumulation of CSF within the brain ventricles
- causes intracranial pressure, enlarged head size, potential brain damage

106
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meconium aspiration syndrome

A

condition in newborns caused by inhalation of meconium stained amniotic fluid
- leads to respiratory distress, airway obstruction, and lung inflammation

107
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pyloric stenosis

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condition in infants where the pylorus muscles thicken, causing a blockage of food from the stomach to the small intestine
- leads to severs vomiting, dehydration, and weight loss

108
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pap test (pap smear)

A

microscopic exam of stained cells removed from vagina and cervix

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110
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hystersalpingography

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x-ray exam of the fallopian tubes and uterus in which a contrast medium such as dye or air is used

110
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pregnancy test

A

blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG

111
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conization

A

removal of a cone shaped section of the cervix
- ex: loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)

112
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laparoscopic oophorectomy

A

minimally invasive surgical procedure in which one or both ovaries are removed using a laparoscope

113
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amniocentesis

A

where a small amount of amniotic fluid is extracted from the amniotic sac surrounding a developing fetus
- done between 15th and 20th weeks
- tests for genetic conditions, chromosomal abnormalities, neural tube defects