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Graham 1
Female Reproductive System
Question | Answer |
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Name 3 Female Reproductive Organs | Breasts, Fallopian Tubes, Vagina, Vulva, Uterus, Ovaries |
_________ _________ follows in the release of the the ovum. | Corpus luteum |
A baby is called an _________ from fertilization until 3 weeks. | Embryo |
__________stimulates endometrial growth and storage of nutrients for nourishing a fertilized ovum. | Progesterone |
The first menstrual period is called | Menarche |
The inner layer of the uterus is called the | endometrium |
T/F: Pelvic inflammatory disease is most commonly caused by an STD. | True |
T/F: Carcinoma of the Cervix is diagnosed by perfoming a PAP smear. | True |
If not treated, Carcinoma of the Cervix may spread to | other surrounding organs, including the vagina, bladder, rectum, and pelvic wall |
What disease can interfere with the delivery of a newborn? | Leiomyomas |
What disease is described as a painful or difficult menses? | Dysmenorrhea |
T/F: Toxic Shock Syndrome may result from the use of "super" tampons. | True |
The process of___________is to shed the endometrial lining of the uterus. | mestruation |
When the level of ________ and _________drops, mestruation occurs. | estrogen and progesterone |
The umbilical arteries extend into the ________ _________. | Chorionic Villi |
Pregnancy is also known as the ___________ period. | Gestation |
The placenta is also known as the __________. | "Afterbirth" |
The 2 membrane sacs that surround the placenta are called the _______ and ___________. | Amnion and Chorion |
If pregnancy occurs, the ________takes the role of the corpus luteum and secretes these hormones. | Placenta |
The chorion develops into fingerlike projections called _________. | Villi |