Female Repro System

Question 1

Uterus

Answer 1

Hyster/o, metr/

Question 2

Uterine tube

Answer 2

Salping/o, -salpinx

Question 3

Vagina

Answer 3

Colp/o

Question 4

Ovary

Answer 4

oophor/o

Question 5

Menstruation

Answer 5

Men/o

Question 6

Breast

Answer 6

mamm/o, mast/o

Question 7

Intercourse

Answer 7

-pareunia, coitus

Question 8

condition involving colonization of the abdominal/pelvic cavity with islands of endometrial tissue.

Answer 8

Endometriosis

Question 9

Inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity, the peritoneum, causes abdominal pain. Inflammation due to bacteria traveling up the uterine tubes to abdominal through the vagina.

Answer 9

Pelvic inflammatory Disease (PID)

Question 10

Ligaments that hold the uterus in the proper position allow for the prolapse of the uterus.

Answer 10

Prolapsed uterus

Question 11

Physician specializing in the diagnosis and management of pregnancy and delivering babies.

Answer 11

Obstetrician

Question 12

Physician specializing in diseases of the female reproductive system and surgery of this area.

Answer 12

Gynecologist

Question 13

A surgical procedure cutting into the perineal area, the area between the vagina and the anus, in order to prevent tearing of the tissues when the baby’s head traverses the vaginal opening.

Answer 13

Episiotomy

Question 14

specialized X-rays of the uterus and uterine tunes involving passing an opaque dye backwards up through the uterus to determine if the tubes are patent.

Answer 14

Hysteroalpingogram

Question 15

Using a magnifying instrument to inspect the interior of the vagina and cervix.

Answer 15

Colposcopy

Question 16

Dilation of the cervix and passing instruments that enable scraping off superficial layers of the endometrium.

Answer 16

Dilation and Curettage (D and C)

Question 17

Surgical reconstruction of the breast, may involve breast enlargement or reduction.

Answer 17

Mammoplasty

Question 18

An anesthetic administered to block the sensation around the vagina and perineum.

Answer 18

Pudendal Block

Question 19

Pregnancy

Answer 19

-gravida

Question 20

Live Birth

Answer 20

-para

Question 21

Labor/birth/delivery

Answer 21

Part/o, toc/o

Question 22

Premature separation of a normally implanted placenta before full term.

Answer 22

Abruptio Placentae

Question 23

A placenta implanted over the cervical region of the uterus blocking the entrance to the birth canal.

Answer 23

Placenta previa

Question 24

a serious and life threatening condition that may develop during pregnancy involving hypertension, convulsions, and coma.

Answer 24

eclampsia

Question 25

a pregnancy implanted anywhere outside the uterus.

Answer 25

ectopic pregnancy