female reproductive system

Question 1

what are gonads?

Answer 1

the ovaries

Question 2

what do gonads do?

Answer 2

Produce female hormones and Produce ova

Question 3

what are the fallopian tubes?

Answer 3

Fimbriae are fingerlike projections

Question 4

what are the functions of the fallopian tubes?

Answer 4

• Help move the ovum
• Passage of egg from ovary to uterus
• Muscular contraction and cilia
• Place for fertilization of ovum

Question 5

whats the fundus of the uterus?

Answer 5

dome shaped organ thats attached to the fallopian tubes

Question 6

whats the body of the uterus?

Answer 6

the inner lining that holds the developing fetus and nourishes it. sheds monthly if no fetus

Question 7

whats the cervix of the uterus?

Answer 7

attaches to the vagina?

Question 8

whats the vagina?

Answer 8

Hollow muscular tube from uterus to outside of body

that Receives sperm

Question 9

bartholins glands function?

Answer 9

secretes mucus for lubrication durring intercourse

Question 10

bartholins glands location?

Answer 10

located on either side of vaginal opening

Question 11

what are the external structures?

Answer 11

• Labia Majora
• Labia Minora
• Mons Pubis

Question 12

whats menstruation?

Answer 12

deterioration of the endometrium where bleeding occurs. the females one month period

Question 13

when dose ovulation occur?

Answer 13

on the 14th day

Question 14

what is ovulation?

Answer 14

when the follicle ruptures

Question 15

lactation?

Answer 15

milk coming out of breasts after child birth

Question 16

pelvic ultrasound

Answer 16

used to diagnose the screening and check status of pregnancy

Question 17

tubal ligation?

Answer 17

disrupt intercity of Fallopian tube

Question 18

breast tumors?

Answer 18

sign of breast cancer

Question 19

how do you prevent breast cancer?

Answer 19

mammograms and monthly self exam looking for tumors

Question 20

treatment of breast tumors

Answer 20

• Lumpectomy (removal of tumor)
• Mastectomy (removal of breast)
• Radiation
• Chemotherapy

Question 21

symptoms of Cancer of the Cervix and/or Uterus?

Answer 21

abnormal vagina bleeding / discharge

Question 22

pap smear?

Answer 22

sample of cells from cervix. where they insert stick into vagina and scrape cells off for testing

Question 23

what age to get a pap smear?

Answer 23

21-65

Question 24

how often to get pap smear?

Answer 24

every 3 years

Question 25

how often to get pap smears for woman with negative hpv test

Answer 25

every 5 years

Question 26

whats a Ectopic Pregnancy?

Answer 26

Egg/ovum is fertilized by sperm but Does not travel to uterus. this needs a surgical emergency

Question 27

Endometriosis?

Answer 27

Cells from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) grow in other areas of the body

Question 28

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

Answer 28

Inflammation/infection of uterus, fallopian tubes & other female reproductive organs

Question 29

Diseases/Infections spread through sexual contact?

Answer 29

• HIV/AIDS
• Gonorrhea
• Herpes
• Syphilis
• Chlamydia