Reproductive System 3 Flashcards
Luteinzing hormone
Pituitary gland secretion; promotes ovulation
Menarche
Beginning of the first menstrual period
Corpus luteum
Ovarian sac
Menstruation
Monthly discharge of blood from the lining of the uterus
Cervix
Neck or the lower portion of the uterus
Balanitis
Inflammation of the glans penis
Endometriosis
Pieces of the inner lining of the uterus are ectopic (in an abnormal place, (fallopian tubes, and ovaries))
Phimosis
Narrowing of the opening of the prepuce over the glans penis
Seminiferous tubules
Tissue that produces sperm cell
Oophoritis
Inflammation of the ovaries
Genitalia
Reproductive organs
Areola
Dark area surrounding the breast nipple
Luteinizing hormone (lh)
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland to promote ovulation
Epididymis
Inflammation of the tube that carries sperm from the testicle to the vas deferens
Purulent
Pus-filled
Varicocele
enlarged, swollen veins near a testicle
Embryonal carcinoma
Type of testicular cancer
Gynecomastia
Development of enlarged (female) breasts in a male
Placenta
Organ in the pregnant uterus that provides nourishment for the fetus
Perineum
External region between the anus and the vagina and female
Corpus luteum
Sac in the ovary
Neonatology
Specialty concern with the study and treatment of newborns
Endocervicitis
Inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix
Amniotic fluid
Liquid produced by the fetal membranes that surrounds the fetus throughout pregnancy
Fimbriae
Finger-like ends of the fallopian tube
