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Reproductive, Sexual Health, & Genetics Flashcards

1
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What is the study of the male reproductive system?

A

Andrology

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2
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What external organ that is defined as two ovoid glands which is two to three centimeters wide that lie in the scrotum?

A

Testes

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3
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What hormone is responsible for the release of the androgen binding protein?

A

Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

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5
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What hormone is responsible for the release
of testosterone?

A

Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

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6
Q

What external organ is a skin covered muscular pouch suspended from the perineum?

A

Scrotum

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6
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What is the study of the female reproductive system?

A

Gynecology

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6
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What external structure of the female reproductive system is is a tough but elastic semi-circle of tissue that covers the opening to the vagina in childhood, this is often torn down during the time of first sexual intercourse?

A

Hymen

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7
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What external structure of the female reproductive system is also called as “thin lips”?

A

Labia Minora

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7
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What external structure of the female reproductive system is also called as “thick lips”?

A

Labia Majora

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7
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What internal structure of the female reproductive system is approximately four centimeters long by two centimeters in diameter and approximately 1.5 centimeters thick or the size and shape of an almond?

A

Ovary/Ovaries

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8
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If there are abnormalities present, such as an ovarian cyst, the resulting tenderness may be evident on what side of abdominal palpation?

A

Lower left or lower right abdominal palpation

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8
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These internal structures of female reproductive system are located close to and on both sides of the uterus in the lower abdomen.

A

Ovaries

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8
Q

It is difficult to locate the ovaries by abdominal
palpation because they are situated so
low in the abdomen. TRUE OR FALSE?

A

True

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9
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What is the function of the two ovaries or the
female gonads?

A

To produce mature and discharged ova or your egg cells.

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10
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If the ovaries are removed before puberty or not functional the resulting absence of estrogen prevents breasts from maturing at puberty. TRUE OR FALSE?

A

True

11
Q

After menopause or cessation of ovarian function, the uterus, the breasts, and ovaries, all undergo atrophy or a reduction in size because of the lack of estrogen. TRUE OR FALSE?

A

True

12
Q

What is secreted by ovaries that is also important to prevent osteoporosis or weakness of bones because of withdrawal of calcium from the bones?

A

Estrogen

13
Q

What positional deviations of the uterus when the entire uterus is tipped far forward?

A

Anteversion

14
Q

What positional deviations of the uterus when the entire uterus is tipped backward?

A

Retroversion

15
Q

What positional deviations of the uterus when the body of the uterus is bent sharply forward at the junction with the cervix?

A

Anteflexion

16
Q

What positional deviations of the uterus when body is bent sharply back just above the cervix?

A

Retroflexion

17
Q

This is the term when boys notice a temporary increase in breast size at puberty.

A

Gynecomastia

18
Q

How many sections or lobes does a breast have?

A

20 Lobes

19
Q

What term describes the ducts in the mammary glands that transport milk from the lobules to the nipple?

A

Lactiferous duct

19
Q

How many small openings does the nipple have for milk secretion?

A

The nipple has approximately 20 small openings through which milk is secreted.

20
Q

It serves as a reservoir for milk, storing it just before breastfeeding which allows for a steady supply of milk to be available when the infant begins to feed.

A

Ampulla

21
Q

Where is the ampulla located in relation to the nipple?

A

The ampulla is located just posterior (behind) to the nipple.

22
Q

It is composed of smooth muscle that can become erect due to various forms of stimulation, including manual or self-stimulation.

A

Nipple

23
Q

What is being released in response to nipple stimulation, causing contraction of smooth muscle and facilitating the milk ejection reflex during breastfeeding?

A

Oxytocin

24
Q

These are sebaceous glands located on the areola, characterized by small yellowish papules that appear rough on the surface due to their elevation by large sebaceous glands.

A

Montgomery’s tubercles

25
Q

Its primary function is to lubricate and protect the skin of the nipples by secreting an oily substance, which is particularly important during breastfeeding.

A

Montgomery’s tubercles

26
Q

What is the pigmentation of the skin surrounding the nipples?

A

The skin surrounding the nipples is darkly pigmented.

27
Q

What is the term used to describe the darkly pigmented area surrounding the nipples?

A

Areola

28
Q

What is the other term for breast examination?

A

Mammography

29
Q

What is the duration of a woman’s reproductive cycle?

A

A woman’s reproductive system typically operates on a 28-day cycle.

30
Q

What are the stages of the menstrual cycle?

A

Four phases: menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation, and luteal phase.

31
Q

What other term is commonly used to refer to a woman’s 28-day reproductive cycle?

A

Menstrual cycle

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A

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