ST124 Week 3 Review
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Colostrum | Secretion from the breast before the onset of true lactation consisting of serum and white blood cells; called first milk |
| Copulation | sexual intercourse |
| Ejaculation | ejection of the seminal fluids from the male urethra |
| Embryo | Stage of development of the human in the uterus after conception between the second and eight weeks |
| Episiotomy | incision of perineum at end of second stage of labor to avoid laceration of perinium and to facilitate delivery |
| Fertilization | union of the female and male sex cells |
| Follicle | a very small excretory or secretory sac |
| Gamete | a mature male or female reproductive cell |
| Gonad | Generic terms referring to both female and male sex glands |
| Gynecology | branch of medicine which deals with the pelvic diseases and hygiene of women |
| Labor | process by which fetus is expelled from the uterus |
| Obstetrics | branch of medicine which deals with prenatal care, childbirth, and postpartum care |
| Ovarian Follicle | a spherical structure in the cortex of the ovary containing the immature ovum and its encasing cells |
| Ovum | female sex cell containing 23 chromosomes |
| Third | By the end of the _______ month, the sex of the fetus is clearly distinguishable |
| Spermatozoa | Puberty is indicated in male by the production of functional ________ |
| Male Secondary Sex Characteristics | larger larynx and shoulders, decreased size of hips |
| Female Secondary Sex Characteristics | develop of breast, pubic hair, menstruation |
| Epididymis | Connects the testes with the vas deferens |
| Scrotum | regulates and maintains favorable temperature for sperm production |
| Seminal fluid | is the fluid which is discharged during male ejaculation and a combination of sperm and secretions |
| The Seminal Fluid | discharge of this fluid is initiated by peristaltic waves moving along the tubes leading from the testes |
| Prepare for Pregnancy | primary function of the female reproductive system is to_________ |
| Functioning and development | the hormones secreted by the female endocrine glands affect the ____________ of the organs before and after puberty |
| Maintain Balance | when child-bearing years are over, the hormones_________ as the organs no longer function to prepare for pregnancy |
| Internal and external | all female and male reproductive organs are__________ |
| 3 Functions of Uterus | Contain and nourish the embryo and later fetus, contract muscles and expel the fetus, to slough away the endometrim if fertilization doesn't occur. |
| Backward | full bladder tilts the uterus_________ |
| Forward | a distended rectum tilts the uterus _____________ |
| Ovaries | are located on either side of the uterus, and are attached to the back of the broad ligament behind and below the uterine tubes |
| Functions of Ovaries | produce ovum, secrete estrogen and progestorone |
| Estrogen | __________causes the initial growth of the breasts |
| Menarche | onset of menstruation at puberty is referred to as _________ |
| Amenorrhea | absence of flow when normally expected |
| Oligomenorrhea | scanty flow |
| Dysmenorrhea | painful menstruation |
| Menorragia | excessive flow (and loss of blood) during menstruation |
| Fertilization | pregnancy begins with___________ of the ovum |
| Placenta | umbilical cord is formed and extends from the________to the fetus |
| 280 | it takes about ________ days for the fetus to develop before it is born |
| Amniotic | the fetus floats in a bag of __________ fluid |
| Placental | the mother's body performs the function of waste eleimination and acquiring cell food for the growth of the fetus by osmosis through the _________membranes |
| Cervix | the fetus is delivered when the__________ of the uterus dilates and flattens enough for the fetus to be pushed into the vaginal canal by the muscles in the fundus, body and vagina. |
| Ovulation and menstruation | Puberty is characterized in the female by onset of ______________________ |
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