Reproduction System 4 Flashcards
Prostate-specific antigen (psa)
Lab test to Measure the amount of PSA in blood; high levels indicate prostate enlargement or cancer
Transurethral resection of prostate gland (TURP)
Removal of portions of prostate gland with an endoscope inserted into the urethra to treat benign prostatic hypertension (BPH)
Digital rectal examination (DRE)
Examination of prostate gland with finger
palpation through rectum
Circumcision
Removal of the foreskin around the glans penis
Human papilloma virus (HPV)
Sexually transmitted infection of the skin and mucous membrane in the anogenital region caused by a virus; genital warts
Chlamydia
Sexually transmitted infection caused by C. Trachomatis bacteria; may cause salpingitis
Hydrocele
Sac of clear fluid (swelling ) in the scrotum
Aspermia
Failure to produce semen
Ovum (pl: ova)
Mature egg cell; female gametes
Fetus
Stage in prenatal development from 8 to 39/40 weeks (until birth)
Embryo
Stage in prenatal development from 2-8 weeks
Zygote
Stage in prenatal development from fertilization to 2 weeks; a fertilized cell that devides to form a ball of cells
Human chorionic gonadotropin( HCG)
Hormone secreted by placenta to sustain pregnancy by stimulating ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
Hormone secreted by pituitary gland to stimulate maturation of ovum and hormone secretion by ovaries
Estrogen
Hormone produced in the ovaries; promotes female secondary sex characteristics
Ectopic pregnancy
Embryo develops outside the uterus
Cauterization
Burning to remove tissue
Curettage
Scraping to remove tissue
Hydrocephalus
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in spaces in the brain ( CSF fluid) of fetus
Progesterone
Hormone necessary during pregnancy; maintains development of placenta
Gestation
Period of pregnancy
Salpingitis
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Gonads
Female or male reproductive organs that produce sex cells and hormones
Epididymis
Coiled tube on top of each testis; carries and stores sperm
