Chapter 8 - Vocabulary

Question 1

adnexae uteri

Answer 1

-fallopian tubes, ovaries and supporting ligaments

Question 2

amnion

Answer 2

-innermost membranous sac surrounding the fetus

Question 3

areola

Answer 3

-dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple

Question 4

Bartholin glands

Answer 4

-small mucus-secreting exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice

Question 5

cervix

Answer 5

-lower, neck-like portion of the uterus

Question 6

chorion

Answer 6

• outermost layer of the 2 membranes surrounding the embryo

- forms the fetal part of the placenta

Question 7

clitoris

Answer 7

-organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra

Question 8

coitus

Answer 8

-sexual intercourse

Question 9

corpus luteum

Answer 9

• empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell
• means yellow body

Question 10

cul-de-sac

Answer 10

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

Question 11

embryo

Answer 11

-stage in prenatal development from 2-8 weeks

Question 12

endometrium

Answer 12

-inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus

Question 13

estrogen

Answer 13

• hormone produced by the ovaries

- promotes female secondary sex characteristics

Question 14

fallopian tube

Answer 14

• one of a pair of ducts thru which the ovum travels to the uterus
• also called oviduct

Question 15

fertilization

Answer 15

-union of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops

Question 16

fetus

Answer 16

-stage in prenatal development from 8-39 or 40 weeks

Question 17

fimbriae

Singular: frimbria

Answer 17

-finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes

Question 18

follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Answer 18

-secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum)

Question 19

gamete

Answer 19

-male or female sexual reproductive cell; sperm cell or ovum

Question 20

genitalia

Answer 20

• reproductive organs

- also called genitals

Question 21

gestation

Answer 21

-period from fertilization of the ovum to birth

Question 22

gonad

Answer 22

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

Question 23

gynecology

Answer 23

-study of the female reproductive organs including the breasts

Question 24

human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

Answer 24

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

Question 25

hymen

Answer 25

-mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina

Question 26

labia

Answer 26

• lips of the vagina
• labia majora are the larger, outermost lips
• labia minora are the smaller, innermost lips

Question 27

lactiferous ducts

Answer 27

-tubes that carry milk within the breasts

Question 28

luteinizing hormone (LH)

Answer 28

-secreted by the pituitary gland to promote ovulation

Question 29

mammary papilla

Answer 29

-nipple of the breast

Question 30

menarche

Answer 30

-beginning of the first menstrual period and ability to reproduce

Question 31

menopause

Answer 31

-gradual ending of menstruation

Question 32

menstruation

Answer 32

-monthly shedding of the uterine lining

Question 33

menses

Answer 33

-the flow of blood and tissue discharged during menstruation

Question 34

myometrium

Answer 34

-muscle layer of the uterus

Question 35

neonatology

Answer 35

-branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn (neonate)

Question 36

obstetrics

Answer 36

-branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth

Question 37

orifice

Answer 37

-opening

Question 38

ovarian follicle

Answer 38

• developing sac enclusing each ovum within the ovary

- about 400 mature over a woman’s lifetime

Question 39

ovary

Answer 39

• one of a pair of female organs on each side of the pelvis

- are almond-shaped, walnut-sized and produce egg cells and hormones

Question 40

ovulation

Answer 40

-release of the ovum from the ovary

Question 41

ovum

plural: ova

Answer 41

• mature egg cell (female gamete)

- ova develop from immature egg cells called oocytes

Question 42

parturition

Answer 42

-act of giving birth

Question 43

perineum

Answer 43

-the area between the anus and vagina

Question 44

pituitary gland

Answer 44

• endocrine gland at the base of the brain
• produces hormones that stimulate the ovaries
• also regulates other endocrine organs

Question 45

placenta

Answer 45

• vascular organ attached to the uterine wall during pregnancy
• permits the exchange of oxygen, nutrients and fetal waste products between mother and fetus

Question 46

pregnancy

Answer 46

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

Question 47

progesterone

Answer 47

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

Question 48

puberty

Answer 48

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

Question 49

uterine serosa

Answer 49

-outermost layer surrounding the uterus

Question 50

uterus

Answer 50

• hollow muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop and from which menstruation occurs
• upper is fundus, middle is corpus, lower is cervix

Question 51

vagina

Answer 51

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

Question 52

vulva

Answer 52

• external female genitalia

- includes the labia, hymen, clitoris and vaginal orifice

Question 53

zygote

Answer 53

-stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation up to 2 weeks