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body organ that produces the cells necessary for reproduction

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Gonad

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hormones responsible for muscular development, physical growth, and the increase in sebaceous gland| secretion

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androgen

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the study of male reproductive organs

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Andrology

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4
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responsible for conducting sperm from the tubule to the vas deferens

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epididymis

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5
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cells that produce testosterone

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Leydig cells

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absence of sperm

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abspermia

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These glands secrete a viscous alkaline liquid with a high sugar, protein, and prostaglandin content

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seminal vesicles

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8
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a chestnut-sized gland that lies just below the bladder produce fluid

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prostate

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9
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study of female reproductive organs

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gynecology

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The structures that form the female external genitalia are termed

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vulva

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the ridge of tissue formed by the posterior joining of the labia minora and the labia majora

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fourchette

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3 parts of uterus

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corpus
isthmus
cervix

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13
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elastic semicircle of tissue that covers the openingto the vagina during childhood

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hymen

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14
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part of uterus that prevents contamination

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cervix

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15
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What part of femsystem transports ovum

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fallopian tubes

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16
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the portion where the incision most commonly is made when a fetus is born by a cesarean birth

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isthmus

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17
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the portion that can be palpated abdominally to determine the amount of uterine growth during pregnancy

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fundus

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18
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inner layer of mucuos membrane

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endometrium

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19
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middle layer of muscle fibers

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myometrium

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20
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outerlater of connective tissue

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perimetrium

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21
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The mucous membrane that lines the cervix is termed

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endocervix

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22
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constrict the fallopian tubes at the point they enter the fundus, preventing regurgitation of menstrual blood into the tubes -

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myometrium

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23
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holds the internal cervical es closed during pregnancy to prevent a preterm birth

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myometrium

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24
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outermost layer of the uterus, is to add further strength and supportto the organ.

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perimetrium

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pelvis that supports uterus; superior
false pelvis
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where infant passes in the pelvic area
true pelvis
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area between true and false pelvis
linea terminalis
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3 parts of true pelvis
inlet cavity outlet
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the entrance way of true pelvis
inlet
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the space of the true pelvis
cavity
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types of pelvis
gynecoid android platypelloid anthropoid
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normal, rounded favorable pelvic
gynecoid
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angulated , wedge mostly in male pelvis
android
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oval narrowed pelvic
anthropoid
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inserting an instrument in posterior vaginal wall
culdoscopy
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what is the purpose of the menstrual cycle
to bring an ovum to maturity and renew a uterine tissue bed that will be necessary for the ova's growth should it be fertilized
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these are released at early point to mature hormone
FSH
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these are released during ovulation at midpoint
LH
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ave length of cycle
28days
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ave menses
4-6 days
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odor of menses
marigold
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physiologic structures of cycle
hypothalamus pituitary gland ovary uterus
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hypo releases ___ to start cycle
GNRH
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As the oocyte grows, its cells produce a clear fluid CALLED
follicular fluid
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Term called for a matured small ovum
graafian follicle
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Where does the ovum go after ovulation
fallopian tubes
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when does ovulation occur
14 days before the end of cycle
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Remaining ruptured follicle is named
corpus luteum
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term when egg is fertilized
conception
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term when corpus luteum is replaced
corpus albicans
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4stages of cycle
bleeding preovulatory ovulatory postovulatory
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phase is where the endometrium rapidly thickens as much as eightfold rised estrogen
proliferative
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4phases of cycle
proliferative secretory ischemic menses
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phase is where endometrium to become corkscrew or twisted in appearance and dilated with quantities of glycogen and appearance of rich, spongy velvet ; rised progesterone
secretory
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This phase is wherecorpus luteum regresses and endometrium degenerates
ischemic
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ave menstrual flow
30-80 ml
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multidimensional phenomenon that includes feelings, attitudes, and actions
sexuality
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4 sexual response cycle
excitement plateau orgasm resolution
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u stage is reached just before orgasm-
plateau
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30-minute period during which the externaland internal genital organs return to an unaroused stat -
resolution
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a vigorous contraction of muscles in the pelvic area expels or dissipates blood and fluid from the area of congestion
orgasm
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painful menstruation
dysmenorrhea
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absence of menstruation
amenorrhea
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excessive mens
menorrhagia
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bloody discharged mens
metrorrhagua
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characteristics of human sexuaity
biological sex sexual orientation sexual identity gender identity values
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what regresses during ischemic phase
endometrium and corpus luteum
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signs of excitement for women
increase clitois Erected nipples Vagina widens
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signs of excitement in men
Erection Testes elevation scrotal thickening
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what nerve is stimulated in the excitement stage
Parasympathetic nerve
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4 excitement triggers
Sight emotion sound thoughts
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Men go through a refravtory period while a women wont. T/F
TRUE
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hormonal decline
Andropause
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Average age of onset of a NORMAL CYCLE
12-14 yrs
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INDICATIONS OF OVULATION
Vaginal sensation Dropped Estrogen Cervical mucus
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Menopause occurs between what ages
40-45 yrs
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Treatment for menopause
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
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other names for proliferative phase
estrogenic,follicular, post-menstrual
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which phase where ovary begins to produce estrogen
Proliferative Phase
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Other term for secretory phase
Luteal Phase, Pre- Menstrual, Progestational Phase
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when does ischemic phase start
24-25 days of menstrual cycle
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Oxygen does not lessen during ischemic phase
False. It does
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What is the widest part of the fallopian tubes
ampulla
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They supply one more source of alkaline fluid to help ensure the safe passage of spermatozoa.
Bulbourethral Gland ( Cowper’s Gland )
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which part contains the testes, epididymis and spermatic cord
Scrotum

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