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Chapter 8: Vocabulary Flashcards

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Adnexae Uteri

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Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments.

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Amnion

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Innermost membraneous sac surrounding the developing fetus

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Areola

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Dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple.

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Bartholin gland

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Small mucus-secreting exocrine gland tat the vaginal orifice.

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Cervix

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Lower, neck-like portion of the uterus

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Chorion

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Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo: it forms the fetal part of the placenta.

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Clitoris

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Organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra.

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Coitus

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Sexual intercourse: copulation.

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Corpus luteum

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Empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell: literally means yellow (luteum) body (corpus)

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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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Embryo

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Stage in prenatal development from 2-8 weeks.

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Endometrium

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Inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus.

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Estrogen

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Hormone produced by the ovaries: promotes female secondary sex characteristics.

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Fallopian tube

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One of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus: also called an oviduct. The tubes were named Gabriello Fallopia, and Italian anatomist.

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Fertilization

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Unio of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops.

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Fetus

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Stage in prenatal development from 8-39 or 40 weeks.

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Fimriae

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Finger- or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes.

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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Secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum).

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Gamete

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Male or female sexual reproductive cell: sperm cell or ovum.

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Genitalia

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Reproductive organs: also called genitals

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Gestation

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Period from fertilization of the ovum to birth

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Gonad

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Female or male reproductive organ that produces sex cells and hormones: ovary or testis

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Gynecology

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Study of the female reproductive organs including the breasts.

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Human chronic gonadotropin (hCG)

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

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Hymen

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Mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina.

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Labia

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Lips of the vagina; labia major are the larger, outermost lips, and labia minor are the smaller, innermost lips.

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Lactiferous ducts

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Tubes that carry milk within the breast.

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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Secreted by the pituitary glad to promote ovulation.

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Mammary Papilla

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Nipple of the breast. Aa papilla is any small nipple-shaped projection.

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Menarche

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Beginning of the forest menstrual period and ability to reproduce.

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Menopause

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Gradual ending of menstruation.

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Menstruation

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Monthly shedding of the uterine lining. The flow of blood and tissue normally discharged during menstruation is called the menses.

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Myometrium

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Muscle layer of the uterus

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Neonatology

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Branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn (neonate).

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Obstetrics

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Branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth.

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Orifice

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An opening

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Ovarian follicle

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Developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary. Only about 400 of these sacs mature in a woman’s lifetime.

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Ovary

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One of a pair of female organs (gonads) on each side of the pelvis. Ovaries are almond-shpaed, about the size of large walnuts, and produce egg cells )ova) and hormones.

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Ovulation

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Release of the ovum from the ovary

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Ovum

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Mature egg cell (female gamete). Ova develop from immature egg cells called oocytes.

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Parturition

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Act of giving birth.

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Perineum

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In females, the are between the anus and the vagina.

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Pituitary gland

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Endocrine gland at the base of the brain. It produces hormones tat stimulate the ovaries. The pituitary gland also regulates other endocrine organs.

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Placenta

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

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Pregnancy

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Condition in a female of having a developing embryo and gets in her uterus for about 40 weeks.

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Progesterone

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

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Puberty

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Point in the life cycle at which secondary sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced.

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Uterine serosa

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Hollow, pear-shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and gets develop, and from which menstruation occurs. The upper portion is the funds; the middle portion is ht corpus; and the lowermost, neck-like portion is the cervix.

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Vagina

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

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Vulva

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External female genitalia; includes the labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal office.

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Zygote

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Stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation up to 2 weeks.

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