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Amenorrhea?

absence of menstruation

Clitoris?

erectile tissue that becomes engorged during sexual excitement. Covered by the prepuce.

Ductus deferens?

"Vas deferens" continuous with the epididymis and the scrotal sac. Travels upwards through the scrotum and into the abdominal cavity

Dyspareunia?

painful intercourse

Epididymis?

Comma shaped structure located on the posterior- superior aspect of each testis within the scrotum.

Gonads?

Primary reproductive organs of males and females

Menarche?

The first episode of menstrual bleeding indicating that a female has reached puberty

Menopause?

physiologic cessation of menses associated with declining ovaries function

Menstrual cycle?

monthly process mediated by the hormonal activity of the hyopthalmus, pituitary gland, and ovaries

Mons pubis?

fatty layer lying over the pubic bone.

Nulliparous?

Never pregnant

Spermatogenesis?

process of sperm production.

Secondary or accessory organs are responsible for transporting and nourishing the ?

Ova & sperm….. as well as protecting the fertilized eggs

Secondary reproductive organs in a male include?

epididymis


ductus deferens


ejactulatary duct


urethra

Interstitial cells of the testes lie between the seminiferous tubules and produce?

testosterone

Sperm moves through the ?

Ducts

Three accessory glands in males?

seminal vesicles


prostrate


Cowper's gland (bulbourethral)

The prostrate gland lies ?

beneath the bladder

Cowper's glands lie where?

Both sides of the urethra

Three primary roles of the female reproductive system?

production of eggs


secretion of hormones


protection and facilitation of the fetus

Secondary reproductive organs in women?

fallopian tubes


uterus


vagina


sex glands


external (vulva)

Atresia?

most of the primordial follicles become smaller and reabsorbed by the body

How many oocytes are actually released during ovulation in a woman?

500

An ovum can be fertilized up to how many hours after its release?

72

Four bones of the female pelvis?

2 pelvic


coccyx


scarum

How many openings in the nipple to deliver milk?

15 to 20

Prolactin in women does what?

growth of mammory glands


lactation it initiates and maintains milk production

Menarche usually occurs when? but as early as?

12-13…… 10

Menstrual cycles are often irregular at the beginning…. why?

Anovulatory cycle (cycles without ovulation)

What two pediatric illnesses could cause problems with fertility?

mumps


rubella

What age should men have a DRE?

50

What else should men have tested at the age of 50 and every year after?

prostate-specific antigen testing

Lack of what can cause spin bifida and other neural tube defects?

Folic acid

A normal reproductive function that may be altered in a patient who undergoes a prostatectomy is?

production of seminal fluid

Estrogen production by the mature ovarian follicle causes?

release of GnRH and increased secretion of LH

Female orgasm is the result of ?

uterine and vaginal contractions



rapid release of muscular tension in the reproductive structures

An age related finding noted by the nurse during assessment of the older woman's reproductive system is?

vaginal dryness

Significant information about a patient's past health history related to the reproductive system should include ?

previous STD's

To evaluate the female patient's breasts you would use the examination technique?

palpation



inspection


An abnormal finding noted during physical assessment of the male reproductive system is?

slight clear urethral discharge

The screening criteria for assessing prostrate cancer include ?

a DRE for men age 50 and older