General Terms/Ideas

Question 1

Ovaries

Answer 1

where egg matures and is released during ovulation, also produce estrogen and progesterone

Question 2

Ovulation

Answer 2

when an egg is released by an ovary and travels down the fallopian tubes and to the uterus. If sperm is present, it will fertilize the egg and the egg will implant in the uterus.

Question 3

Menstrual Cycle

Answer 3

occurs every 28-30 days, is the process of ovulation and shedding of the uterine lining

Question 4

Endometrium

Answer 4

inner lining of the uterus

Question 5

Uterus

Answer 5

organ that carries developing fetus

Question 6

Pelvimetry

Answer 6

measurement of the pelvis

Question 7

Pelvic Sonography

Answer 7

using sound waves to examine the structures of the pelvis

Question 8

Menorrhea

Answer 8

menstrual discharge (normal flow)

Question 9

Menopause

Answer 9

cessation of the menstrual cycle

Question 10

Salpingoscope

Answer 10

device to view the inside of a fallopian tube

Question 11

Colposcope

Answer 11

device to view the inside of the vagina

Question 12

Physical Exam of Female Reproductive System

Answer 12

examination of the breasts, external genitalia, and pelvis

Question 13

Speculum

Answer 13

device used to keep the walls of the vagina open so that the cervix can be seen

Question 14

Pap Smear

Answer 14

obtains a cell sample that is viewed under microscope to detect cancerous cells

Question 15

Gynecologist

Answer 15

specialist in the treatment of women

Question 16

Gynecology

Answer 16

the study of women

Question 17

Menarche

Answer 17

onset of menstruation (between 10 to 16 years old)

Question 18

Endometrium

Answer 18

inner layer of the uterus

Question 19

Myometrium

Answer 19

middle layer of the uterus, consists of muscle tissue

Question 20

Perimetrium

Answer 20

tissue layer on outside of uterus

Question 21

obstetrician

Answer 21

specialist in the care of the pregnant female

Question 22

obstetrics

Answer 22

branch of medicine dealing with pregnancy, labor, and delivery

Question 23

perinatologist

Answer 23

specialist of the perinatal period

Question 24

perinatology

Answer 24

study of the perinatal period

Question 25

neonatologist

Answer 25

specialist in the care of the newborn

Question 26

neonatology

Answer 26

study of the care of the newborn

Question 27

teratology

Answer 27

branch of medicine dealing with the study of birth defects and their causes

Question 28

length of a period

Answer 28

28-30 days