Apd, Internal Female Organs

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The widest end of the fallopian tube; it is funnel shaped.

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infundibulum

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The longest portion of the fallopian tube.

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ampulla

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Another name for the fallopian tubes.

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oviducts

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The ruptured ovarian follicle that produces the female hormone progesterone.

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corpus luteum

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Matured ovarian follicle that produces the female hormone estrogen

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graafian follicle

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The connective tissue of the cortex that contains many ovarian follicles in various stages of development.

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stroma

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Inner part of an organ

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medulla

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Outer portion of an organ

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cortex

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A fibrous ligament that connects the ovary to the lateral surface of the uterus. (Also called utero-ovarian ligament.)

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ovarian ligament

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fold of peritoneum that extends out from the ovary to the wall of the pelvis. (Also called infundibulopelvic ligament.)

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suspensory ligament

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The fold of peritoneum connecting the ovary with the wall of the abdominal cavity.

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mesovarium

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A double layer of peritoneum that acts as a structural support for the ovaries.

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mesentery

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A female hormone that prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy.

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progesterone

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A female hormone secreted by the ovary, it is responsible for typical female sexual characteristics.

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estrogen

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Gametes or ova

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eggs

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The upper most portion of the uterus

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fundus

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A stage in the menstrual cycle where the endometrium rapidly regenerates and the blood supply increases.

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proliferative

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A recessed area around the cervix.

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fornix

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Inner part of an organ.

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medulla

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Lubricating glands for the fornix.

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Bartholin's gland and vestibular

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Part of the female reproductive system called the external genitalia.

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vulva

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A pad of connective tissue that covers the symphysis pubis and (after puberty) supports the coarse pubic hair.

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mons pubis

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The area between the thighs to the anus.

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perineum

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Glands which secrete a greasy, lubricating substance.

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sebaceous glands

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A covering fold of skin of the clitoris.

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prepuce

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Glands located within the breasts that are modified sweat glands.

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mammary

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The skin

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integumentary

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The secretion of milk from the breasts for nourishment of infants.

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lactation

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A circular pigmented area that surrounds the nipple.

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areola

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to determine if there are any precancerous or cancerous lesions

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Papanicolaou smear or Pap smear. The Pap test examines the cells of the female tract (cervix, endometrium, and vagina)

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the establishment or beginning of menstrual function is called

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menarche

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The cessation of menstruation, generally occurring at approximately

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age 50

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The state of the internal organs can be assessed through various means

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ultrasounds, hysterosalpingograms (a dye-test with visualization of the tubes and uterus by x-ray), and laparoscopies (examination of the interior of the abdomen or pelvis with a scope) with chromotubation (a dye-test of the tubes under direct or camera visualization).

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the most potent naturally-occurring estrogen in humans

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estradiol

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The is the number of days between ovulation and the last day of the menstrual cycle.

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luteal phase

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In order to determine if a woman is pregnant, a standard pregnancy test is performed. This test assesses the presence

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HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin

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A pregnant woman is described as

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Gravida

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The outcome of pregnancy is known as

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parity

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a woman who has been pregnant twice is

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Gravida 2

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G6, P3, AB 2 3.

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6 pregnancies, 3 living children, and 2 miscarriages.
G6, P3, AB 2 3.

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maternal serum alpha fetoprotein (MSAFP

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16 weels gestation

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An amniocentesis is commonly performed at approximately blank to blank weeks gestation. This is a needle aspiration of the uterus to obtain amniotic fluid for determination of abnormalities

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15 to 17

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A baby who presents with buttocks first as called (vertex, breech).

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Your Answer:breech

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Vaginal discharge during the first 1 to 2 weeks after parturition is called (lochia, mucus plug).

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Your Answer:lochia

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effacement, dilation) is the obliteration and change of the cervix that occurs during labor.

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effacement

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A physician performs an (amniotomy, spontaneous rupture of membranes) to rupture the amniotic sac.

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Your Answer:amniotomy

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A surgical incision into the perineum and vagina, or blank is a medical procedure to assist in vaginal delivery.

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Your Answer:episiotomy

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The level of the fetus in the pelvic cavity is referred to as the (drop, station).

The level of the fetus in the pelvic cavity is referred to as the (drop, station).

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Your Answer:station

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The numerical assessment of a newborn's condition is called an (Apgar, Apnea) score assessment.

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Your Answer:Apgar

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The organ through which blood, nutrients, and fluids are shared between the mother and the fetus is called the (uterus, placenta).

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Your Answer:placenta

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The period following childbirth for the mother is known as the blank period.

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Your Answer:postpartum

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The dilation of the cervix is recorded in (centimeters, inches).

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Your Answer:centimeters

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The time when secondary sex changes begin.

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puberty

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The establishment or beginning of menstrual function

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menarche

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Cessation of menstruation, generally occurring at approximately age 50.

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menopause

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This test examines the cells of the female tract (cervix, endometrium, and vagina) to determine if there are any precancerous or cancerous lesions.

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Papanicolaou smear

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Radiographs of the breasts to check for lesions

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mammograms

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An examination with both hands; one hand (or fingers only) is placed in the vagina and the other on the abdomen, in order to palpate the uterus.

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bimanual

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The most potent naturally-occurring estrogen in humans.

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estradiol

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Follicle-stimulating hormone secreted by the hypothalamus that enables follicles to develop properly.

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FSH

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Named for the corpus luteum and is also known as the postovulatory phase.

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luteal phase

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A dye-test with visualization of the tubes and uterus by x-ray(fluoroscopy).

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hysterosalpingogram

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Examination of the interior of the abdomen or pelvis with a scope.

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laparoscopy

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A dye-test of the tubes under direct or camera visualization.

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chromotubation

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Hormone present in the blood that indicates pregnancy.

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human chorionic gonadotropin

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The time from fertilization of an ovum through birth.

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gestation

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A pregnant woman. Often used in conjunction with a number to notate the number of pregnancies a woman has had.

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gravida