Chapter 17 QUIZ

Precoicus puberty is defined as the dev elopment of pubic hair and breasts and the genitals before the age of _____

8

The invasion of endometrial tissue into the myometrium of the uterus is referred to as:

adenomyosis

Absence of menstruation is referred to as:

amenorrhea

The uterine position in which the corpus tilts forward and comes in contat with the cervix describes:

anteflexed

The normal postion of the uterus is:

anteverted

The outer layer of the endometrium is the:

basal layer

The rigid region of the uterus located between the vagina and the isthmus is the:

cervix

The area of attachment of the fallopian tubes to the uterus is the:

cornua

The largest part of the uterus is the:

corpus (body)

what is dyspareunia?

difficult or painful intercourse

The inner mucosal lining of the uterus is the:

endometrium

What is menometrorrhagia?

excessive and irregular bleeding

The inferior portion of the cervix closst to the vagina is the:

external os

What is hydrometrocolpos

fluid filled vagina and uterus

The recesses of the vagina are the:

fornices

The layer of the endometrium that is significantly altered as a result of hormonal stimulation during the menstrual cycle is the:

functional layer

The most superior and widest portion of the uterus is the:

fundus

A 24 year olf female presents to the sonography department for a pelvic sonogram with an indication of pelvic pain. upon sonographic interrogationm the sonographer notes and anechoic mass within the vagina. this mass most likely represents a:

gartner duct cyst

A simple fluid accumulation within the vagina secondary to an imperforate hymen is:

hydrocolpos

The superior portion of the cervix is the _____

internal os

The location of a fibroid within the myometrium is termed:

intramural

What section of the uterus is also referred to as the lower uterine segment

isthmus

What is a leimyosarcoma of the uterus?

malignant counterpart of leiomyoma

The paired embryonic ducts that develop into the female urogenital tract are the:

mullerian ducts

What is the removal of a fibroid termed

myomectomy

A 38 year old female pateient presents to the sonography department for a pelvic sonogram with an indication of pelvic pain. upon sonography interrogation, the sonographer notes an anechoic mass within the cervix. This mass most likely represents:

nabothian cyst

Leiomyomas that project from a stalk are termed:

pedunculated

What is a tell tale sign of leiomyosarcoma

rapid growth

What congenital malformation of the uterus is common and has a clear association with an increased risk for spontaneous abortion?

septate uterus

What location of a fibroid would most likely result in abnormal uterine bleeding because of its relationship to the endometrium

submucosal

Congenital malformation of the uterus taht results in complete duplication of the genital tract is termed:

uterine didelphys