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42 Cards in this Set
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mittelschmerz
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a slight discomfort accompanying ovulation and experienced by only a few women
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ectopic pregnancy
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the implantationof an embryo someplace other than in the lining of the corpus of the uterus
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ovulation
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the release of an egg from Graafian follicle; occurs around the 14th day of the menstrual cycle
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progesterone
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the hormone secreted by the corpud luteum; maintains the endometrium for pregnancy
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menstruation
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the flow of blood from the uterus; indicates the end of the menstrual cycle
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vulva
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refers to the external female genetalia
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ovary
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organs thet produce eggs and secrete estrogen
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corpus luteum
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also called "yellow body"; derived fromthe Grasfian follicle; produces estrogen/progesterone
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myometrium
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muscular walls of the uterus
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vagina
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the female organ of intercourse; its also the birth canal and passageway for the menstrual flow
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mon veneris
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the fatty cushion resting over the pubic bone, covered by pubic hair; it protects the reproductive organs
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proliferation
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refers to the growth of the endometrium prior to ovulation
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pelvis
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refers to the hips or hip girdle
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corpus
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the large muscular part of the uterus
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pituitary gland
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the gland that secretes leutenizing hormone(LH) and follicle stimulating hormone(FSH)
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vestible
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term refering to the space between the labia minora into which open the urethra and vagina
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placenta
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the organ that connects a fetus to its mothers uterus; allows for the exchange of nutrients and wastes
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dysmenorrhea
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painful menstruation that is not relieved by mild painkillers
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Fallopian tube
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also called the oviduct; carries the egg from the ovary to the uterus
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cervix
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a small part of the uterus that opens into the vagina
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estrogen
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primary female sex hormone; controls primary and secondary sex characteristics
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clitoris
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the small cylindrical body between the labia minora; it's richly supplied with nerve fibers and blood vessels; analagous to the male penis
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fertilization
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the union of a sperm and an egg; usually occurs in the oviduct
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primary follicle
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a special group of cells in the ovary that mature to produce an egg and later form the corpus luteum
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endometrium
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soft tissue, richly supplied with blood vessels; the inner lining of the uterus
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tampon
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a device inserted into the vagina to absorb the menstrual flow
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genitalia
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external reproductive structures: vulva in females
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uterus
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the large muscular pouch that houses the developing embryo
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Graafian follicle
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matured primary follicle prior to ovulation; produces estrogen
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amenorrhea
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absence of menstruation
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isthmus
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the narrow segment of the uterus between corpus and cervix
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anemia
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reduced number of red blood cells; this can cause a very light menstruation
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labia minora
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small folds of skin between the labia majora; covers the clitoris
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stigma
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small protusion on Graafian follicle; stimulates LH production by the pituitary gland.
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follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
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stimulates the primary follicle to begin growing an egg
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puberty
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the onset of increased hormone secretion resulting in sexual maturation; it usually occurs between 10-14 years
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lutenizing hormone
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LH the hormone produced by the pituitary gland
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labia majora
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large heavy folds of skin surrounding the external opening of the vagina
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hymen
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the membrane that stretches across the opening of the vagina
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menarch
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the first menstrual cycle
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menorrhagia
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abnormally heavy menstrual flow
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menopause
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the last menstrual cycle
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