Final #2 Flashcards
Hydronephrosis
excess fluid in kidney caused by backed up urine
Medullary sponge Kidney
is a congenital disorder of the kidneys characterized by cystic dilatation of the collecting tubules in one or both kidneys. Individuals with medullary sponge kidney are at increased risk for kidney stones and urinary tract infection (UTI).
Perineum
the area between the anus and the scrotum or vulva.
symphysis pubis
cartilaginous joint that sits between and joins the left and right superior rami of the pubic bones. It is located in front of and below the urinary bladder.
Labia
inner and outer folds of the vulva on either side of the vagina
Vestibular glands
“bartholins glands”, lie on either side of the vagina and create secretions during intercourse
FSH and LH
are secreted by the anterior pituitary by GnRH. FSH and LH( drive the ovarian cycle). FSH helps with the development of ovarian follicles which secrete Estrogen/progesterone (drive menstrual cycle, puberty)
Bulbouethral glands secrete
semen; responsible for 5% of the fluid portion of semen a clear fluid that is secreted during intercourse that helps neutralize the acidity of residual urine in the urethra
prostate gland
30% of the fluid portion of semen, thin milky fluid that neutralizes the acidity of the male urethra and vagina. It also enhances sperm motility
Seminal vesicles
secrete a thick yellowish fluid that activate and nourish sperm
Testes
reside in the scrotum and produce sperm, outside of the body because sperm require a lower temperature then the rest of the body.
Epididymis
part of the duct system that allows sperm to leave the body
seminiferous tubules
tightly coiled, sperm producing factories within the testes
smegma
waxy substance that cover foreskin
Most important Cervical Cancer R/F
HPV
Ectopic pregnancy
The AMPULLA in the fallopian tube
preeclampsia
occurs after 20 weeks, high blood pressure and protein in the urine, swollen puffy eyes, blurred vision and severe headache.
endometriosis
tissue that normally lies inside of the uterus lies outside of the uterus
gestational diabetes
insufficient insulin levels caused by pregnancy, idiopathic, RF include hx of gestational diabetes, obese, prediabetic, age, family hx of type 2 diabetes
uterine prolapse
uterus comes through vagina
Syphillis can occur how many years after the first infection?
10-15 years
Pituitary has most control of our bodies?
True or False
True