Parts of the Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Carcinoma of the cervix

Answer 1

Malignant cells within the cervix

Question 2

Cervictis

Answer 2

Inflammation of the cervix

Question 3

Carcinoma of the endometrium

Answer 3

Malignant tumor of the uterine lining

Question 4

Endometriosis

Answer 4

Endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

Question 5

Fibroids

Answer 5

Benign tumors in the uterus

Question 6

Ovarian Carcinoma

Answer 6

Malignant tumor of the ovary

Question 7

Ovarian cysts

Answer 7

Collections of fluid within sacs in the ovary

Question 8

Pelvic inflammatory disease

Answer 8

Inflammation and infection of organs in the pelvic region

Question 9

Carcinoma of the breast

Answer 9

Malignant tumor of the breast

Question 10

Fibrocystic breast disease

Answer 10

Numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrosis tissue in the breast

Question 11

Abruptio Placentae

Answer 11

Premature separation of the normally implanted placenta

Question 12

Ectopic pregnancy

Answer 12

Implantation of the fertilized egg in any site other than the normal uterine location

Question 13

Multiple gestations

Answer 13

More than on fetus inside the uterus

Question 14

Placenta previa

Answer 14

Implantation of the placenta over the cervical opening or in the lower region of the uterus

Question 15

Preeclampsia

Answer 15

Abnormal condition associated with pregnancy, marked by high blood pressure, proteinuria, edema and heachache

Question 16

Down Syndrome

Answer 16

Chromosomal abnormality results in mental retardation, retarded growth, a flat face with short nose, low set ears and slanted eyes

Question 17

Erythroblastosis fetalis

Answer 17

Hemolytic disease in the newborn caused by a blood group incompatibility between the mother and the fetus

Question 18

Hyaline membrane disease

Answer 18

Acute lung disease commonly seen in the premature newborn

Question 19

Hydrocephalus

Answer 19

Accumulation of fluid in the spaces of the brain

Question 20

Meconium aspiration syndrome

Answer 20

Abnormal inhalation of meconium produced by a fetus or newborn

Question 21

Pyloric stenosis

Answer 21

Narrowing of the opening of the stomach to the duodenum

Question 22

Pap test

Answer 22

Microscopic examination of stained cells removed from the vagina and cervix

Question 23

Pregnancy test

Answer 23

Blood or urine test to detect the presence of hCG

Question 24

Hysterosalpingography

Answer 24

X-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material

Question 25

Mammography

Answer 25

X-ray imaging of the breast

Question 26

Breast ultrasound imaging and breast MRI

Answer 26

Technologies using sound waves and magnetic field to create images of breast tissue

Question 27

Pelvic Ultrasounography

Answer 27

Recording images of sound waves as they bounce off organs in the pelvic region

Question 28

Aspiration

Answer 28

Withdraw of fluid from a cavity or sac with an instrument using suction

Question 29

Cauterization

Answer 29

Destruction of tissue by burning

Question 30

Colposcopy

Answer 30

Visual examination of the vagina and cervix using a colposcope

Question 31

Conization

Answer 31

Removal of a cone-shaped section of the cervix

Question 32

Cryosurgery

Answer 32

Use of cold temperatures to destroy tissue

Question 33

Culdocentesis

Answer 33

Needle aspiration of fluid from the cul-de-sac

Question 34

Dilation and curettage

Answer 34

Widening the cervix and scraping off the endometrial lining of the uterus

Question 35

Exenteration

Answer 35

Removal of internal organs with a cavity

Question 36

Laparoscopy

Answer 36

Visual examination of the abdominal cavity using an endoscope

Question 37

Tubal ligation

Answer 37

Blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring

Question 38

Abortion

Answer 38

Termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can exist on its own

Question 39

Amniocentesis

Answer 39

Needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis

Question 40

Cesarean Section

Answer 40

Surgical incision of the abdominal wall and uterus to deliver a fetus

Question 41

Chorionic villus sampling

Answer 41

Sampling of placental tissues for prenatal diagnosis

Question 42

Fetal monitoring

Answer 42

Continuous recording of the fetal heart rate and maternal uterine contractions to assess fetal status and the progress of labor

Question 43

In vitro fertilization

Answer 43

Egg and sperm cells are combined outside the body in a laboratory dish to facilitate fertilization