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CH 41 Obstetrics > Definitions > Flashcards

Definitions Flashcards

1
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Oocyte

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Egg produced from the ovary

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone FSH

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produced by the anterior pituitary and signals the maturation of the oocyte and is released by the follicles. Pre ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle

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Luteinizing Hormone LH

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Hormone released by the anterior pituitary that stimulates ovulation. continues to be released throughout ovulation and pregnancy, stimulates ovarian cells to release relaxin, progesterone, and estrogens

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Ovum

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Mature oocyte (egg)

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Corpus Luteum

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Remains of a follicle after an oocyte has been released, and which secretes progesterone

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Progesterone

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Hormone that influences the 2nd phase of the menstrual cycle, when the oocyte either is fertilized or dies

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Uterus

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Pear shaped organ between the bladder and the rectum

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Fundus

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The dome shaped top of the uterus

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Cervix

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Narrowest portion of the uterus that opens into the vagina

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Uterine cavity

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The interior body of the uterus

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Cervical Canal

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Interior of the cervix

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3 Layers of the uterus

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Perimetrium (outer), Myometrium (middle), Endometrium (inner)

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Vagina

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Tubular organ lined with mucus membranes, that is the lower portion of the birth canal

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Episiotomy

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Incision in the perineal skin made to prevent tearing of the perineum during childbirth

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Placenta

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Tissue attached to the uterine wall that nourishes the fetus. Provides the following functions: respiratory gas exchange, transport of nutrients, excretion of wastes, transfer of heat, barrier against harmful substances

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Blastocyst

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Term for an oocyte once it is fertilized and multiples into cells

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Umbilical cord

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Conduit connecting mom to the fetus via the placenta, contains 2 arteries and 1 vein.

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Amniotic sac

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Fluid filled membrane where the fetus develops

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Amniotic fluid

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Watery fluid provides a weightless environment for the fetus

20
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Gestational Period

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38 weeks

21
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Gravid

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Total # of pregnancies including current pregnancy

22
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Para

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of live births

CH 41 Obstetrics (2 decks)

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