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Female A&P
Question | Answer |
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the hormone HCG is produced by these kind of cells | embryotic |
colostrum is secreted by these glands | mammary |
a fall in estrogen and progesterone & release of LH induces this | menstruation |
after implantation, the fertilized egg is called | embryo |
the union of an ovum & spermatozoon | fertilization |
the layer of the uterus expelled during menstruation | endometrium |
38 wks is its average length | gestation |
this occurs when the aging ovary no longer produces mature follicles | menopause |
the part of the pituitary gland that produces FSH & LH | anterior pituitary |
the process of cell divison halves the # of chormosomes | meosis |
the mons pubis is this type of tissue | adipose |
the space b/w the vagina & cervix | fornix |
the usual day of ovulation in a 28-day cycle | 14 |
a fold of mucous membrane covering the vaginal orifice | hymen |
a muscular wall of the uterus | myometrium |
glands that produce mucus on each side of the vagina | bartholin |
tube where fertilization takes place | fallopian |
external floor of the pelvis | perineium |
female gonads | ovaries |
specialized epithelium lining of uterus | endometrium |
external part of the female genitals | vulva |
female erectile tissue | clitoris |
small rounded top part of the uterus | fundus |
smooth muscular canal | vagina |
hollow pear shaped organ | uterus |
structure that ruptures to release a mature egg | follicle |
scientific name for fibroid | myoma |
as a follicle matures it produces increasing amounts of | estrogen |
the entry way to the uterus from the vaginal canal | cervix |
is the recesses portion b/w the vaginal wall & the cervix | fornix |
in menopause the decrease in______accounts for many side effects such as______&_______ | Estrogen levels / hot flashes &mood swings |
muscular tube connecting the uterus to the outside | vagina |
the female gamete | ovum |
organ holds a developing fetus | uterus |
regular monthly menstrual cycles ceases at the time of | menopause |
subcutaneous pad of adipose tissue encasing the junction of the pubic bone in females | mon's pubis |
sm. fringy structures , located at the distal edges of the uterine tube | fimbriae |
follicle turns into this after ovulation | corpus leteum |
it's cilia move the ovum along is the site for fertilization | Fallopian tubes |
these folds line the vagina | rugae |
external part includes the labia minoria & labia majoria | vulva |
the mon's pubis incases the junction of this bone | pubis |
steroid hormone produces mainly in the ovaries | estrogen |
changes is the ovaries b/w days 1-14 | follicular phase |
sac within the ovary holds the immature egg cell | follicle |
the uterine tube also called | oviduct |
release of an egg cell from the ovary is called | ovulation |
the endometruim is the | innermost layer of the uterus |
levels of estrogen & progesterone drops as the corpus luteum dies this action induces | endometruim to shed it's lining |
the adjective luteal refers to | corpus luteum |
two hormones released by the ovaries | estrogen & progesterone |
ovulation is | release of the ovum from ovaries |
sex cell of the female | gamete |
blood levels of ______ do not peak until after ovulation occurred | progeterone |
always performed after an incomplete abortion | D & C |
prior to a pelvic exam always have the patient | empty bladder |
what are the characteristics of a malignant neoplasm in a breast on palpation | irregular & hard |
what are the risk factors for cervical cancer | sex at a young age , maternal HX & HPV |
term for bleeding b/w periods | metrorrhagia |
drains used foe mastecomy | jackson -pratt |
instructions for the use of vaginal cream for yeast infection | insert full dose at bed time |