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47 Cards in this Set
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The vulva is part of the ________ genitalia.
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External.
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What does the vestibule and its orifices include?
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Labia minora, Skene's duct opening (lubricates urethra), labia majora, Bartholin's duct opening (lubricates vagina).
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The division between the external and internal reproductive organs. A thin fold of mucosa seperating the vagina and vestibule.
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Hymen.
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The external region between the vulva and the anus.
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Perineum.
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A mass of tissue that seperates the anus from the vestibule and the lower part of the vagina.
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Perineal body.
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Three components of the pelvic floor.
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Pelvic peritoneum, fascia, muscle groups.
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Tube shaped, Muscular/membraneous tissue, 8-10cm in length.
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Vagina.
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The neck of the uterus that protrudes into the vagina.
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Cervix.
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Located off the fallopian tubes, secrete sex hormones, almond shaped.
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Ovaries.
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Purpose of the ovarian cycle.
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Provide an ovum for fertilization.
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Purpose of the endometrial cycle.
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To furnish a suitable bed in which the fertilized ovum may implant.
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Ovarian hormones secreted.
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Estrogen, progesterone, inhibin.
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Initiates growth of primordial follicle, responsible for delveopment, activity and maturation of ovarian follicle.
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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
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Stimulates ovulation and begining of corpus luteum formation.
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Luteinizing hormone (LH).
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Thought to be identical with prolactin. Initiates and maintains the secretory activity of the corpus luteum.
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Luteotropic hormone (LTH).
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Mittelschmerz.
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Middle pain. (during ovulation).
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When can ovulation occur without menstration?
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When a woman becomes pregnant.
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Anovulatory ovulation.
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Ovulation does not necessarily occur with every monthly cycle. In lactating women, those approaching menopause, girls of puberty age, menarche 1st.
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Average amount of blood loss during menstration.
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50 - 75cc.
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How long does the menstrual phase last, on average?
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1 - 5 days.
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Union of ovum and spermatizoam.
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Fertilization.
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Usual place of fertilization.
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Upper portion of fallopian tube, called the Ampulla, the distal 1/3.
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Zygote.
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Fertilized ovum.
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Occurs 7-10 days after fertilization.
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Implantation.
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This implants in the upper posterior wall of the uterus.
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Blastocyst.
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This burrows into the uterine wall.
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Trophoblast.
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Structures derived from the primary germ layer of inner cell mass.
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Ectoderm, Endoderm, Mesoderm.
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Skin and appendages. Nervous system, medulla of adrenal, pituitary and salivary glands.
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Ectoderm.
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GI tract, biliary tract, respiratory tract, bladder, pancreas, gonads.
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Endoderm.
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Bone, muscle, cartilage, connective tissue, cardiovascular system, most of genital tract.
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Mesoderm.
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Union of ovum and spermatizoam.
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Fertilization.
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Usual place of fertilization.
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Upper portion of fallopian tube, called the Ampulla, the distal 1/3.
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Zygote.
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Fertilized ovum.
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Occurs 7-10 days after fertilization.
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Implantation.
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This implants in the upper posterior wall of the uterus.
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Blastocyst.
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This burrows into the uterine wall.
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Trophoblast.
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Structures derived from the primary germ layer of inner cell mass.
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Ectoderm, Endoderm, Mesoderm.
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Skin and appendages. Nervous system, medulla of adrenal, pituitary and salivary glands.
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Ectoderm.
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GI tract, biliary tract, respiratory tract, bladder, pancreas, gonads.
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Endoderm.
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Bone, muscle, cartilage, connective tissue, cardiovascular system, most of genital tract.
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Mesoderm.
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How much amniotic fluid is there at the end of pregnancy?
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500 - 1000ml.
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Contains fetal urine, lanugo from fetal skin, epithelial cells, and subaqueous materials.
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Amniotic fluid.
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Functions of the placenta.
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Transfers gases O2 and CO2, transports nutrients, excretion of wastes, transfer of heat, protect fetus (transfer of maternal antibody).
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Produced first by conception. 2-3 days after conception acts on corpus luteum.
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Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG).
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Similar to human growth hormone. Transports glucose by facilitated diffusion.
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Human Placental Lactogen (HPL).
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Supports endometrial growth for implantation. It maintains pregnancy.
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Progesterone.
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Normal characteristics of the umbilical cord.
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45-55cm in length.
1-2.5cm width. White, clear, covered by amnion. Inserted near center of placenta. Contains 3 vessels. 1 vein that carries O2 to fetus. 2 arteries that carry mixed CO2 to mom. |
