Unit 8 The Female Reproductive System

Question 1

gynec/o, gyn/o, F

Answer 1

female

Question 2

oophor/o

Answer 2

ovary; forms and stores eggs

Question 3

hyster/o, metr/i, metr/o

Answer 3

uterus; pear shaped muscular organ

Question 4

uterine

Answer 4

pertaining to uterus

Question 5

cervic/o

Answer 5

cervix; narrow, lower portion of uterus

Question 6

colp/o, vagin/o

Answer 6

vagina; tube that connects uterus to the outside of the body

Question 7

episi/o

Answer 7

perineum; space between vagina and rectum (female)

Question 8

perine/o

Answer 8

perineum; space between scrotum and anus (male)

Question 9

mamm/o, mast/o

Answer 9

breast

Question 10

men/o

Answer 10

menstruation

Question 11

TAH

Answer 11

total abdominal hysterectomy

Question 12

TVH

Answer 12

total vaginal hysterectomy

Question 13

GYN

Answer 13

gynecology or gynecologist

Question 14

OB/GYN

Answer 14

obstetrics and gynecologist; obstetrician and gynecologist

Question 15

PMS

Answer 15

premenstrual syndrome

Question 16

PID

Answer 16

pelvic inflammatory disease (bacterial infection)

Question 17

HCG

Answer 17

pregnancy test

Question 18

Pap

Answer 18

pap smear; specimen of cells from cervix

Question 19

SBE

Answer 19

self-breast exam

Question 20

OC

Answer 20

oral contraceptive (birth control pill)

Question 21

HUC

Answer 21

health unit coordinator

Question 22

LPN

Answer 22

licensed practical nurse

Question 23

MA

Answer 23

medical assistant

Question 24

CMA

Answer 24

certified medical assistant

Question 25

CNA

Answer 25

certified nursing assistant

Question 26

MD

Answer 26

medical doctor

Question 27

NP

Answer 27

nurse practitioner

Question 28

PA

Answer 28

physician’s assistant

Question 29

RN

Answer 29

registered nurse

Question 30

ST

Answer 30

surgical technician

Question 31

CST

Answer 31

certified surgical technician