Chapter 8: Vocabulary Flashcards
Adnexae Uteri
Fallopian tubes, ovaries, and supporting ligaments.
Amnion
Innermost membraneous sac surrounding the developing fetus
Areola
Dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple.
Bartholin gland
Small mucus-secreting exocrine gland tat the vaginal orifice.
Cervix
Lower, neck-like portion of the uterus
Chorion
Outermost layer of the two membranes surrounding the embryo: it forms the fetal part of the placenta.
Clitoris
Organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra.
Coitus
Sexual intercourse: copulation.
Corpus luteum
Empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell: literally means yellow (luteum) body (corpus)
Cul-de-sac
Region in the lower abdomen, midway between the rectum and the uterus.
Embryo
Stage in prenatal development from 2-8 weeks.
Endometrium
Inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus.
Estrogen
Hormone produced by the ovaries: promotes female secondary sex characteristics.
Fallopian tube
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.
Fertilization
Unio of the sperm cell and ovum from which the embryo develops.
Fetus
Stage in prenatal development from 8-39 or 40 weeks.
Fimriae
Finger- or fringe-like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes.
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Secreted by the pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of the egg cell (ovum).
Gamete
Male or female sexual reproductive cell: sperm cell or ovum.
Genitalia
Reproductive organs: also called genitals
Gestation
Period from fertilization of the ovum to birth
Gonad
Female or male reproductive organ that produces sex cells and hormones: ovary or testis
Gynecology
Study of the female reproductive organs including the breasts.
Human chronic gonadotropin (hCG)
Hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone.
Hymen
Mucous membrane partially or completely covering the opening to the vagina.
Labia
Lips of the vagina; labia major are the larger, outermost lips, and labia minor are the smaller, innermost lips.
Lactiferous ducts
Tubes that carry milk within the breast.
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Secreted by the pituitary glad to promote ovulation.
Mammary Papilla
Nipple of the breast. Aa papilla is any small nipple-shaped projection.
Menarche
Beginning of the forest menstrual period and ability to reproduce.
Menopause
Gradual ending of menstruation.
Menstruation
Monthly shedding of the uterine lining. The flow of blood and tissue normally discharged during menstruation is called the menses.
Myometrium
Muscle layer of the uterus
Neonatology
Branch of medicine that studies the disorders and care of the newborn (neonate).
Obstetrics
Branch of medicine concerned with pregnancy and childbirth.
Orifice
An opening
Ovarian follicle
Developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary. Only about 400 of these sacs mature in a woman’s lifetime.
Ovary
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.
Ovulation
Release of the ovum from the ovary
Ovum
Mature egg cell (female gamete). Ova develop from immature egg cells called oocytes.
Parturition
Act of giving birth.
Perineum
In females, the are between the anus and the vagina.
Pituitary gland
Endocrine gland at the base of the brain. It produces hormones tat stimulate the ovaries. The pituitary gland also regulates other endocrine organs.
Placenta
Vascular organ attached to the uterine wall during pregnancy. It permits the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and fetal waste products between mother and fetus.
Pregnancy
Condition in a female of having a developing embryo and gets in her uterus for about 40 weeks.
Progesterone
Hormone produced by the corpus luteum in the ovary and the placenta of pregnant women.
Puberty
Point in the life cycle at which secondary sex characteristics appear and gametes are produced.
Uterine serosa
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.
Vagina
Muscular, mucosa-lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body.
Vulva
External female genitalia; includes the labia, hymen, clitoris, and vaginal office.
Zygote
Stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation up to 2 weeks.
