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Haney Medterm 17-20
Question | Answer |
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Term used in gynecology to represent a form of contraception. | Diaphragm |
The inner lining of the uterus. | Endometrium |
Tissues or structures in the body that are next to or near another. | Adnexia |
One of the female hormones that promotes the development of the female secondary sex characteristics. | Estrogen |
The union of a male sperm and a female ovum. | Fertilization |
Mature sperm or ovum. | Gamete |
A gamete-producing gland, such as an ovary or a testis. | Gonads |
Thin layer of elastic, connective tissue membrane that forms a border around the outer opening of the vagina and may partially cover the vaginal opening. | Hymen |
Female breasts. | Mammary Glands |
Inflammation of the breast. | Mastitis |
Onset of menstruation; the first menstrual period. | Menarche |
Muscular layer of the uterine wall. | Myometrium |
Female reproductive cell. | Ovum |
The area between the vaginal orifice and the anus that consists of muscular and fibrous tissue and serves as support for the pelvic structures. | Perineum. |
One of the female hormones secreted by the corpus luteum and the placenta. | Progesterone |
The period of life at which the ability to reproduce begins. | Puberty |
Mature male germ cell. | Sperm |
Paired male gonads that produce sperm. | Testes |
Muscular tube that connects the uterus with the vulva. | Vagina |
Surgical removal of the breast as a treatment method for breast cancer. | Lumpectomy |
Yellowish mass that forms within the ruptured ovarian follicle after ovulation containing high levels of progesterone and some estrogen. | Corpus Luteum |
The part of the uterus that protrudes into the cavity of the vagina. | Cervix |
A mature, fully developed ovarian cyst containing the ripe ovum. | Graafian Follicles |
The permanent cessation of the menstrual cycle. | Menopause |
The release of the mature ovum from the ovary, occurring approximately 14 days prior to the beginning of menses. | Ovulation. |