MT-Chapter 15 test review(female reproductive system) – Flashcards
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the ovum develop within a
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graafian follicle
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the plural of ovum is
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ova
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the fallopian tube is also called the
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oviduct
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the cervix is the
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lower narrow portion of the uterus
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the endometrium is the
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lining of the uterus
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the anatomic equivalent of the penis in females is the
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clitoris
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the external female genital organs together are called the
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vulva
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the area involved in an episiostomy
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perineum
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FSH and LH are produced by the
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pituitary gland
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ovulation is
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release of an ovum from the ovary
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the adjective luteal refers to
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the corpus luteum
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regular monthly menstrual cycles cease at the time of
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menopause
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tubal ligation is performed for the purpose of
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contraception
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a laparoscope is introduced into the body
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through the abdominal wall
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a zygote forms as a result of
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fertilization
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for the first 2 months of growth, the developing offspring is termed a
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embryo
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the hormone produced early in pregnancy that maintains the corpus luteum is
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human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
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the placenta is formed from the endometrium and the
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chorion
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the function of the amniotic sac is to
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cushion the fetus
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the umbilical cord contains
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two umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein
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the foramen ovale and ductus arteriosus allow blood in the fetus to bypass the
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lungs
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gestation is
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the period of development in the uterus
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a trimester consists of approximately
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three months
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oxytocin is a
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hormone required for parturition
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the term gravida refers to a
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pregnant woman
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the production of colostrum is followed by
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lactation
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oogenesis is
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formation of an egg cell
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ovariorrhexis is
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rupture of an ovary
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oophorectomy is
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excision of an ovary
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any disease specific to women is
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gynecopathy
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oligomenorrhea is
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scanty menstrual flow
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a retrouterine structure is located
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behind the uterus
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hysterotomy is
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incision of the uterus
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narrowing of the uterus is
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metrostenosis
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vaginometry is
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measurement of the vagina
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the term uterovesical refers to the
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uterus and urinary bladder
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colpectasia is
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dilatation of the vagina
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plastic repair of an oviduct is
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salpingoplasty
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episiorrhaphy is
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suture of the vulva
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mastitis is
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inflammation of the breast
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dystocia is
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difficult labor
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fetometry is
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measurement of a fetus
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agalactia is
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lack of milk production
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prenatal care is given
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before birth
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a nullipara is a
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woman who has never given birth
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a multigravida is a woman who
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has been pregnant 2 or more times
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a pap smear is used to
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diagnose cervical cancer
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another name for pregnancy-induced hypertension is
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pre-eclampsia
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an ectopic pregnancy occurs
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outside of the uterine cavity
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a congenital disorder
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is present at birth
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a mutation is a
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genetic change
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a teratogenic substance
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causes fetal malformation
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all of the following are used to detect fetal abnormalities except: chorionic villus sampling amniocentesis karyotype ultrasound colposcopy
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colposcopy
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rubella is
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german measles
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the fornix is the
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space between the upper part of the vagina and the cervix
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an areola is a
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pigmented ring
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the period after childbirth is the
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puerperium
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the meconium is the
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first feces of the newborn
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pain during intercourse is
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dyspareunia
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the scientific name for a fibroid is
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leiomyoma
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CIN stands for
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abnormal growth of cervical tissue
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HPV is
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the virus that causes genital warts
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AFP is
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a protein that indicates fetal abnormality
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the length of pregnancy is often calculated from the
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LMP
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GIFT and ZIFT are forms of
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IVF
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what goes on in a NICU
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care of neonates
