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Reproductive system
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Vulva | external accessory structures of the female reproductive system |
| stratum functionale | portion of endometrium that is sloughed off during menstruation |
| stratum basale | bottom layer of endometrium, builds stratum functionale after menstruation |
| spermiogenesis | transformation from a spermatid to a mature sperm cell |
| spermatogonia | stem cells that produce sperm cells |
| spermatogenesis | production of spermatids |
| preembryonic period | first 2 weeks after fertilliazation |
| postnatal development | development from birth to death |
| perimetrium | outer layer of the uterus |
| parturition | giving birth to an infant |
| ovarian follicles | oocytes surrounded by layers of cells |
| ovarian cycle | ovaries monthly cycle from puberty to menopause |
| oogonia | stem cells that give rise to an ova |
| oogenesis | production of one ovum |
| myometrium | thick middle layer of the uterus |
| interstitial cells | cells between seminiferous tubules: produce testosterone |
| fetal period | ninth week of pregnancy through birth |
| ductus deferens | tubular structure that's continuous with epididymis; transport sperm |
| epididymis | tubules posterior to testicles, matures and stores sperm |
| embryonic period | when organ system develop in the body during pregnancy (week 3 through 8) |
| developmental age | begins with fertilization, 2 weeks less than clinical age |
| corpus spongiousum | ventral column of erectile tissue |
| corpus luteum | yellow structure from the mature follicle after ovulation |
| corpus albicans | scar tissue in the ovary from corpus luteum degeneration |
| corpora cavernosa | two dorsal columns of erectile tissue |
| clinical age | 2 weeks more than developmental age, beginning with the last mensturation |
| uterine cycle | uterus monthly cycle from puberty to menopause |
| uterine tubes | tubes connecting to the uterus and the ovaries |
| zygote | single diploid cell that is fertilized ovum |
| seminiferous tubules | coiled structures in testes that make sperm |
| prenatal development | development within the uterus |
| menarche | first period of the menstrual bleeding at puberty |
| lactation | the production and ejection of milk from a mammary gland |
| gonads | organs that produce gametes; testes and ovaries |
| gestation | pregnancy |
| gametes | sex cells (sperm ova) |
| endometrium | innermost layer of uterine wall |
| cryptorchidism | s/sx: absence of one or both testicles in the scrotum diagnosis: self exam, P.E. treatment: minor surgical procedure |
| varicocele around the testicles | s/sx: sharp, dull discomfort, physical extertion, imapired fertility diagnosis: P.E. checking for mass, ultra sound treatment: open surgery, laparoscopic, percutaneous embolization |
| testicular cancer | s/sx: lump in testicle, heaviness scrotum, pain, fluid in scrotum Diagnosis: ultra sound , blood test treatment: orchiectomy,radiation therapy, surgery |
| polycystic ovary syndrom | s/sx: irregular periods, excess androgen, polycystic ovaries diagnosis: pelvic exam, blood test, ultrasound treatment: weight loss, hormone therapy |
| endometriosis | s/sx painful periods, painful bowel movements, painful intercourse, infertility |
| list the organs of the male reproductive system | scrotum: scrotum, testes, penis, urethra |
| Prolapsed uterus | s/sx: heaviness, pulling in the pelvis, tissue protruding vagina, urine retention, urine leakage, trouble bowel movement, feeling something falling out of the vagina diagnosis: P.E. treatment: kegel exercises, losing weight ,pessary, surgery |
| list the organs of the female reproductive system | urethra , uterus. vagina, cervix |
| 4 functions of the reproductive system | to produce egg and sperm cell to transport/sustain gametes to nurture the developing offspring to produce hormones |
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