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Reproductive System
Career Step - MTE
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ovaries | Paired organs that produce gametes and the hormones estrogen and progesterone. |
| fallopian tubes | Tubes that transport the ovum to the uterus. |
| uterus | A hollow muscular organ where the fetus matures. |
| vagina | A muscular tube that passes from the cervical opening to the uterus and to the outside of the body. |
| ampulla | The longest portion of the fallopian tube. |
| infundibulum | The funnel-shaped distal end of the fallopian tube. |
| cervix | The tapered portion of the uterus. |
| endometrium | The inner lining of the uterus that undergoes changes based on the menstrual cycle. |
| eggs | Gametes or ova. |
| estrogen | A female hormone secreted by the ovary, it is responsible for typical female sexual characteristics. |
| progesterone | A female hormone that prepares and maintains the uterus for preganancy. |
| mesentery | A double layer of peritoneum that acts as a structural support for the ovaries. |
| mesovarium | Portion of the broad ligament of the uterus that reflects onto and suspends the ovary. |
| suspensory ligament | A fold of peritoneum that extends out from the ovary to the wall of the pelvis. (Also called infundibulopelvic ligament) |
| ovarian ligament | A fibrous ligament that connects the ovary to the lateral surface of the uterus. (Also called utero-ovarian ligament.) |
| cortex | Outer portion of an organ. |
| medulla | Inner part of an organ. |
| stroma | The connective tissue of the cortex that contains many ovarian follicles in various stages of development. |
| graafian follicle | Matured ovarian follicle that produces the female hormone estrogen. |
| corpus luteum | The ruptured ovarian follicle that produces the female hormone progesterone. |
| oviducts | Another name for the fallopian tubes. |
| ampulla | The longest portion of the fallopian tube. |
| infundibulum | The funnel-shaped distal end of the fallopian tube. |
| fundus | The upper most portion of the uterus. |
| proliferative | A stage in the menstrual cycle where the endometrium rapidly regenerates and the blood supply increases. |
| fornix | A recessed area around the cervix. |
| vestibular | Lubricating glands for the fornix. |
| Bartholin's gland | Lubricating glands for the fornix. |
| vulva | Part of the female reproductive system called the external genitalia. |
| mons pubis | A pad of connective tissue that covers the symphysis pubis and (after puberty) supports the coarse pubic hair. |
| perineum | The area between the thighs to the anus. |
| sebaceous glands | Glands which secrete a greasy, lubricating substance. |
| prepuce | A covering fold of skin of the clitoris. |
| mammary | Glands located within the breasts that are modified sweat glands. |
| integumentary | The skin. |
| lactation | The secretion of milk from the breasts for nourishment of infants. |
| areolar | A circular pigmented area that surrounds the nipple. |
| puberty | The time when secondary sex changes begin. |
| menarche | The establishment or beginning of menstrual function. |
| menopause | Cessation of menstruation, generally occurring at approximately age 50. |
| Papanicolaou smear | This test examines the cells of the female tract (cervix, endometrium, and vagina) to determine if there are any precancerous or cancerous lesions. |
| mammograms | Radiographs of the breasts to check for lesions. |
| bimanual | An examination with both hands; one hand (or fingers only) is placed in the vagina and the other on the abdomen, in order to palate the uterus. |
| estradiol | The most potent naturally-occurring estrogen in humans. |
| FSH | Follicle-stimulating hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that enables follicles to develop properly. |
| luteal phase | Named for the corpus luteum and is also known as the postovulatory phase. |
| hysterosalpingogram | A dye-test with visualization of the tubes and uterus by x-ray (fluoroscopy). |
| laparoscopy | Examination of the interior of the abdomen or pelvis with a scope. |
| chromotubation | A dye-test of the tubes under direct or camera visualization. |
| human chorionic gonadotropin | Hormone present in the blood that indicates pregnancy. |
| gestation | The time from the first day of the mother's last menstrual cycle through birth. |
| gravida | A pregnant woman. Often used in conjunction with a number to notate the number of pregnancies a woman has had. |
| parity | The outcome of each pregnancy. |
| para | Each delivery of a fetus after 20 weeks of gestation. |
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