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 |