| Question | Answer |
| Describe ovulation. | *ovum ripens
*mature follicles rupture
*releases ovum
*hormone levels are high |
| Describe the ovulatory phase. | *days 6-14
*endometrium thickens
*ova matures
*ovulation occurs |
| Name and describe the three parts of the uterus. | Fundus-upper rounded part
Body-the central part
Cervix-opens into the vagina |
| Name and describe the three stages of labour and childbirth. | Dilation-begins with uterine contractions
Expulsion-complete cervical dilation to birth of baby
Placenta stage-placenta is discharged from the uterus |
| What are the external genitalia of the female reproductive system? | *labia
*clitoris
*Bartholin glands
*mons pubis |
| What are the functions of estrogen and progesterone? | *influence menstrual cycle and menopause
*prepare uterus for implantation
*help maintain pregnancy
*promote growth of placenta
*develop secondary sex characteristics |
| What are the internal organs of the female reproductive system? | *ovaries
*fallopian tubes
*uterus
*vagina |
| What is an embryo? What is a fetus? | *up to the third month of pregnancy
*third month to time of birth |
| What is dysmenorrhea? | *menstrual pain and tension |
| What is endometriosis? | *the presence of functional endometrial tissue in areas outside the uterus |
| What is menarche? | *initial menstrual period |
| What is menorrhagia? | *profuse or prolong bleeding during regular menstruation |
| What is PID? | *internal inflammation of the uterus, fallopian tubes |
| What is vaginitis? | *itching, painful intercourse, foul smelling discharge, urthritis |
| What type of infection is candidiasis? | *yeast infection |
| When is menopause diagnosed? | *if amenorrha has persisted for one year |
| Where are the Bartholin glands located? | *outside of the vagina |
| Where does fertilization take place? | *fallopian tubes |
| What are the three phases of the menstrual cycle? | *menstrual
*ovulation
*post ovulatory |
