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Reproductive System 3 Flashcards

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Luteinzing hormone

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Pituitary gland secretion; promotes ovulation

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Menarche

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Beginning of the first menstrual period

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Corpus luteum

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Ovarian sac

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Menstruation

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Monthly discharge of blood from the lining of the uterus

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Cervix

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Neck or the lower portion of the uterus

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Balanitis

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Inflammation of the glans penis

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Endometriosis

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Pieces of the inner lining of the uterus are ectopic (in an abnormal place, (fallopian tubes, and ovaries))

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Phimosis

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Narrowing (stricture) of the opening of the prepuce (foreskin) over the glans penis

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Seminiferous tubules

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Tissue that produces sperm cell

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Oophoritis

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Inflammation of the ovaries

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Genitalia

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Reproductive organs

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Areola

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Dark area surrounding the breast nipple

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Luteinizing hormone (lh)

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Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland to promote ovulation

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Epididymis

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Inflammation of the tube that carries sperm from the testicle to the vas deferens

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Purulent

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Pus-filled

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Varicocele

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enlarged, swollen veins near a testicle

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Embryonal carcinoma

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Type of testicular cancer

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Gynecomastia

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Development of enlarged (female) breasts in a male

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Placenta

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Organ in the pregnant uterus that provides nourishment for the fetus

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Perineum

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External region between the anus and the vagina and female

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Corpus luteum

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Sac in the ovary

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Neonatology

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Specialty concern with the study and treatment of newborns

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Endocervicitis

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Inflammation of the inner lining of the cervix

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Amniotic fluid

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Liquid produced by the fetal membranes that surrounds the fetus throughout pregnancy

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Fimbriae

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Finger-like ends of the fallopian tube

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