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Female A&P

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the hormone HCG is produced by these kind of cells   embryotic  
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colostrum is secreted by these glands   mammary  
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a fall in estrogen and progesterone & release of LH induces this   menstruation  
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after implantation, the fertilized egg is called   embryo  
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the union of an ovum & spermatozoon   fertilization  
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the layer of the uterus expelled during menstruation   endometrium  
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38 wks is its average length   gestation  
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this occurs when the aging ovary no longer produces mature follicles   menopause  
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the part of the pituitary gland that produces FSH & LH   anterior pituitary  
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the process of cell divison halves the # of chormosomes   meosis  
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the mons pubis is this type of tissue   adipose  
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the space b/w the vagina & cervix   fornix  
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the usual day of ovulation in a 28-day cycle   14  
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a fold of mucous membrane covering the vaginal orifice   hymen  
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a muscular wall of the uterus   myometrium  
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glands that produce mucus on each side of the vagina   bartholin  
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tube where fertilization takes place   fallopian  
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external floor of the pelvis   perineium  
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female gonads   ovaries  
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specialized epithelium lining of uterus   endometrium  
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external part of the female genitals   vulva  
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female erectile tissue   clitoris  
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small rounded top part of the uterus   fundus  
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smooth muscular canal   vagina  
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hollow pear shaped organ   uterus  
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structure that ruptures to release a mature egg   follicle  
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scientific name for fibroid   myoma  
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as a follicle matures it produces increasing amounts of   estrogen  
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the entry way to the uterus from the vaginal canal   cervix  
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is the recesses portion b/w the vaginal wall & the cervix   fornix  
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in menopause the decrease in______accounts for many side effects such as______&_______   Estrogen levels / hot flashes &mood swings  
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muscular tube connecting the uterus to the outside   vagina  
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the female gamete   ovum  
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organ holds a developing fetus   uterus  
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regular monthly menstrual cycles ceases at the time of   menopause  
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subcutaneous pad of adipose tissue encasing the junction of the pubic bone in females   mon's pubis  
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sm. fringy structures , located at the distal edges of the uterine tube   fimbriae  
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follicle turns into this after ovulation   corpus leteum  
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it's cilia move the ovum along is the site for fertilization   Fallopian tubes  
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these folds line the vagina   rugae  
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external part includes the labia minoria & labia majoria   vulva  
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the mon's pubis incases the junction of this bone   pubis  
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steroid hormone produces mainly in the ovaries   estrogen  
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changes is the ovaries b/w days 1-14   follicular phase  
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sac within the ovary holds the immature egg cell   follicle  
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the uterine tube also called   oviduct  
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release of an egg cell from the ovary is called   ovulation  
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the endometruim is the   innermost layer of the uterus  
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levels of estrogen & progesterone drops as the corpus luteum dies this action induces   endometruim to shed it's lining  
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the adjective luteal refers to   corpus luteum  
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two hormones released by the ovaries   estrogen & progesterone  
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ovulation is   release of the ovum from ovaries  
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sex cell of the female   gamete  
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blood levels of ______ do not peak until after ovulation occurred   progeterone  
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always performed after an incomplete abortion   D & C  
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prior to a pelvic exam always have the patient   empty bladder  
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what are the characteristics of a malignant neoplasm in a breast on palpation   irregular & hard  
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what are the risk factors for cervical cancer   sex at a young age , maternal HX & HPV  
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term for bleeding b/w periods   metrorrhagia  
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drains used foe mastecomy   jackson -pratt  
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instructions for the use of vaginal cream for yeast infection   insert full dose at bed time  
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