Menstueal

Question 1

Menstrual phase

Answer 1

The shedding of the uterine lining, removal of the unfertilized egg from the female reproductive system first day of menstrual cycle

Question 2

Follicular phase

Answer 2

Follicles start to develop in the ovaries and the uterine lining begins to thicken

Question 3

Ovulation phase

Answer 3

LH is released in a surge from the anterior pituitary gland the follicle releases the egg into the fallopian tube

Question 4

Luteal phase

Answer 4

Follicle changes to the corpus luteum which increases the realize of progesterone the uterine lining thickens and continues to become highly vascular

Question 5

Prolactin

Answer 5

Promotes production of milk in the breast tissue

Question 6

Oxytocin

Answer 6

Promotes the contraction of the uterus and the milk letdown reflex while nursing

Question 7

Common yeast causes infection in females

Answer 7

Candida albicans

Question 8

Uterine cancer

Answer 8

Cancer in the uterus lining

Question 9

Leyomas

Answer 9

Occurs in smooth muscles which can be other parts outside the uterus

Question 10

Endometriosis

Answer 10

Abnormal growth of endometrium in the uterus, fallopian tubes, surrounding tissues, and pelvic

Question 11

Week 4

Answer 11

At home pregnancy detect moms pregnancy

Question 12

Week 6

Answer 12

Ultrasound can detect fetal heartbeat but is susceptible to drugs disease and challenges- greatest risk of miscarriage

Question 13

Week 12

Answer 13

All organs are now present in the fetus and the chances of miscarriage are much lower

Question 14

Week 20

Answer 14

Gender can be determined by ultrasound

Question 15

Week 28

Answer 15

Weighs about 2 pounds- nervous system is active- good chance the baby would survive if born prematurely

Question 16

Week 28

Answer 16

Gain over half its birth weight gains subcutaneous fat move head into down position

Question 17

Week 37-40

Answer 17

Full term and weighs about 6-9 pounds-pregnancy will occur when placenta begins to lower progesterone levels and trigger increased secretion of oxytocin

Question 18

Placenta abruption

Answer 18

Placenta detaches from the inner wall of the womb before deliver
Deprive baby of oxygen and nutrients

Question 19

Placenta Pervia

Answer 19

Placenta covers the opening in cervix