Lesson 12 Quiz Flashcards
What is the term for a woman who has never been pregnant?
nulligravida
What is the term that means “after childbirth”
postpartum
What is the most common cancer among males between the ages of 15 and 34?
testicular cancer
What are male reproductive cells?
sperm
What does ovulation mean?
the release of a mature egg from an ovary
What are the milk producing glands in the breasts of females?
mammary glands
What is the process of secreting milk from the breasts after giving birth?
lactation
What acronym is an example of assisted reproduction?
IVF
What is the monthly discharge of the endometrial lining and unfertilized egg from the uterus?
menstruation
What is the delivery of a child through the mother’s abdominal and uterine walls?
cesarean section
What is the condition in which a fertilized egg implants outside of the uterus?
ectopic pregnancy
What is a fetus that is described as being viable?
capable of living outside of the uterus
What type of twins result from the fertilization of separate ova by separate sperm cells?
fraternal
What is the lower, narrow portion of the uterus that extends into the vagina?
cervix
What is the direct visual examination of the uterus?
hysteroscopy
What is formed where the umbilical cord was attached to the fetus?
navel
What is another term for sexual intercourse?
coitus
What is the medical instrument used to enlarge the opening of the vagina?
speculum
A woman described as G 3 P 2-0-1-2 has been pregnant how many times?
3
What is an itchy vaginal infection caused by a yeast-like fungus?
vaginal candidiasis
What is another term for miscarriage?
spontaneous abortion
What is the term for a woman who has given birth two or more times?
multiparous
What does surgical menopause mean?
both ovaries are removed in a premenopausal woman
What is the dark pigmented area around the nipple?
areola
In a cephalic presentation, which body part is delivered first?
head
