Female Reproductive System- Chapter 8 Flashcards
Adnexa Uteri
Fallopian Tubes, Ovaries, and supporting ligiments
Amnion
Innermost membranous sac surrounding the developing fetus
Areola
Dark-pigmented area surrounding the breast nipple
Bartholin glands
Small mucus-secreting exocrine glands at the vaginal orifice (opening)
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
Corpus Luteum
Empty ovarian follicle that secretes progesterone after release of the egg cell
Clitoris
Organ of sensitive erectile tissue anterior to the opening of the female urethra
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 mucus membrane lining of the uterus
Estrogen
Hormone produced by the ovaries; promotes female secondary sex characteristics
Fallopian Tube
Of of a pair of ducts in which the ovum travels to the uterus-also called an oviduct-
Fetus
Stage in prenatal development from 8-40 weeks
Fimbriae
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 ovum
human Chorionic Gonaotropin (hCG)
Hormone produced by the placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Secreted by the pituitary gland to promote ovulation
Menarche
Beginning of the first menstrual period and ability to reproduce
Ovarian Follicle
Developing sac enclosing each ovum within the ovary
Placenta
Vascular organ attached to the uterine wall during pregnancy. It permits the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and fetal waste products between mom and fetus