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Reproduction Terms
401 Reproduction Terminology Matching
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) | Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary Stimulates estrogen secretion and follicle maturation in females; spermatogenesis in males |
| Zygote | A cell formed by the union of two reproductive cells or gametes; the fertilized ovum resulting from the union of a sperm and an ovum. |
| Ectopic Pregnancy | Pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum is implanted outside of its normal place (uterus), locations can include – Abdomen, uterine (fallopian) tube, ovaries. |
| Reproduction | The total process by which organisms produce offspring |
| Placenta | Latin “flat cake”; afterbirth, a specialized vascular disk-shaped organ for maternal-fetal gas and nutrient exchange. Normally, implants in the thick muscular wall of the upper uterine segment |
| Trophoblast | The outer layer of cells of the developing blastocyst that develops the trophoderm or feeding layer |
| Amenorrhea | Absence of menstrual flow |
| Conception | Formation of a viable zygote |
| Fetus | Unborn offspring in utero from approximately the 8th week after conception until birth. |
| LH (Luteinizing Hormone) | A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland triggers the ovaries to secrete estradiol (estrogen), which in turn stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete more of this hormone and progesterone, an example of positive feedback. Stimulates ovulation i |
| IPV (Intimate Partner Violence) | The actual or threatened physical, sexual, psychological or emotional abuse by a spouse, ex-spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, ex-boy/girlfriend, a date, or cohabitating partner. |
| Corpus Luteum | A structure that develops in an ovary after an ovum has been discharged, hormone-secreting, and degenerates after a few days unless pregnancy begins. |
| Teratogens | An agent that can cause defects in a developing embryo or fetus during pregnancy. |
| Estrogen | A sex hormone secreted by the ovaries helps to maintain sexual and reproductive health. Levels of this hormone naturally fluctuate during the menstrual cycle and decline during menopause. One of the key hormones for pregnancy. |
| Embryo | Conceptus from the 3rd week of development until approximately the 8th week after conception. |
| he | Pain with menstruation. |
| she | Stage in the development of the embryo, occurring after the morula stage, which consists of an outer layer (trophoblast) and a hollow sphere of cells enclosing the cavity. |
| hi | Fluid surrounding the fetus is derived primarily from maternal serum and fetal urine |
| lol | Excessive bleeding either in amount or days. |
| jump | The union of a spermatozoa nucleus with an egg nucleus to form the primary nucleus of an embryo |
| ran | Onset of menses, often irregular and anovulatory (without ovulation) for the first year until sufficient estrogen is available. |
| they | Infrequent or very light menses |
| love | The formation and development of germ cells, oocytes, and spermatocytes. |
| will | Responsible for maintaining the corpus luteum during pregnancy. A hormone secreted by the placenta, which stimulates continued production of progesterone by the ovaries |
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