Chapter 17 The Female Reproductive System

Which of the following are hormonal methods of contraception? (Select all that apply.)

-Depo-Provera -Minipill -Estrogen/Progesterone patch

-Metropathy -Mastitis -Uteroplasty -Ovariocele -Salpingoplasty

-Disease of the uterus -Inflammation of the breast -Surgical repair of the uterus -Hernia of an ovary -Surgical repair of a fallopian tube

-Galactopoiesis -Menorrhea -Oogenesis -Oophoritis -Colporrhagia

-Milk production -Menstrual discharge -Production of eggs -Inflammation of an ovary -Vaginal hemorrhage

-colp/o -episi/o -oophor/o -hyster/o -salping/o

-Vagina -Vulva -Ovary -Uterus -Uterine tube

The surgical methods of contraception include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

-Vasectomy -Tubal ligation

After ovulation, the graafian follicle becomes a(n) , building up a yellow substance that secretes estrogen and progesterone.

-corpus -luteum

The medical abbreviation HCG stands for .

-human -chorionic -gonadotropin

The hormones released by the pituitary gland that target the ovaries are which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

-luteinizing hormone -Follicle-stimulating hormone

A condition in which the placenta blocks the birthing canal, thus requiring a C-section delivery, is termed .

-placenta -previa

Put the layers of the uterus in order from inside to outside, with the most interior layer at the top.

1. Endometrium 2. Myometrium 3. Perimetrium

The plural term that refers to the smaller of the two sets of folds in the female vulva is _____ _____ .

1. labia 2. Minora

Ovulation usually occurs on or about day _____ of the sexual cycle.

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A patient's chart notes that she is gravida 3, para 2. How many children has she delivered?

2

What membrane surrounds the fetus and contains fluid?

Amnion

What is the circular pigmented area surrounding the nipple?

Areola

methods of contraception include abstinence, the rhythm method, and coitus interruptus.

Behavioral

What membrane forms the placenta?

Chorion

The behavioral methods of contraception include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Coitus interruptus Rhythm method

The barrier methods of contraception include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Condom Spermicidal gel Diaphragm

What type of contraceptive uses a latex or rubber dome inserted into the vagina and placed over the cervix?

Diaphragm

What is a painful condition in which cells of the interior lining of the uterus are found abnormally in the abdomen outside the uterus?

Endometriosis

is the abnormal growth of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus.

Endometriosis

The abbreviation for intrauterine device is .

IUD

What type of contraceptive is a T-shaped, flexible plastic device that is inserted into the uterus?

IUD

The medical term gravida refers to which one of the following?

Number of pregnancies

Medical specialists focusing on the care of women during pregnancy and female reproductive system are called which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

Obstetricians Gynecologists

What medical specialty cares for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period?

Obstetrics

What product, also known as birth control pills, contains a mixture of estrogen and progesterone? It prevents follicular development and ovulation.

Oral contraceptives

What term describes the covering of the uterus (part of the peritoneum)?

Perimetrium

What is the name for the space between the bottom of the labia majora and the anus?

Perineum

Which of the following is NOT a function of the ovaries?

Secretion of FSH and LH

Syphilis is transmitted through which of the following?

Sexual intercourse

is an STI caused by a spirochete. It can spread through the blood to every organ in the body.

Syphilis

Which procedure severs the ductus deferens to prevent sperm from being ejaculated?

Vasectomy

The premature end of a pregnancy by surgery is termed .

abortion

When the placenta breaks away from the uterine wall, it is called _____.

abruptio placentae

An abnormal bending forward of the uterus is called _____.

anteflexion

A Pap test samples cells from the .

cervix

A Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is completed by taking a sample of the cells from the vagina and what other structure?

cervix

The region of the uterus where the vagina attaches is called the _____.

cervix

The erectile organ of the vulva is the _____.

clitoris

The most reliable behavioral method of contraception when used consistently is _____.

coitus interruptus

An endoscope used to view the vagina and cervix is called a .

colposcope

A is a latex or rubber sheath rolled over an erect penis during sexual intercourse.

condom

The general term for the prevention of pregnancy is called _____.

contraception

Following ovulation, which structure secretes estrogen and progesterone?

corpus luteum

Pain during sexual intercourse is referred to as .

dyspareunia

Painful sexual intercourse because of inflammation or disease is called _____.

dyspareunia

The fimbriae of the fallopian tube wave together to draw the ovulated ______ toward the tube.

egg

The ______ is the inner lining of the uterus.

endometrium

The inner lining of the uterus, part of which is shed each month, is the _____.

endometrium

The generic term for the hormone that stimulates female secondary sex characteristics is .

estrogen

Salpingitis is the inflammation of the .

fallopian tubes

Noncancerous growths of the uterus that appear during childbearing years are called _____.

fibroids

Uterine are noncancerous uterine growths that can cause menorrhagia, metorrhagia, polymenorrhea, and pelvic pressure.

fibroids

The fingerlike projections located on the fallopian tube are called the _____ .

fimbriae

The "roof," or superior portion, of the uterus where the fertilized ovum commonly implants is referred to as the _____.

fundus

Sex cells within the ovaries are called _____.

gametes

The thin membrane partly occluding the vaginal orifice is the _____ .

hymen

The removal of the uterus is called a(n) _____.

hysterectomy

A procedure used to x-ray the uterus and uterine tubes after a contrast medium is injected is termed .

hysterosalpingography

A contraceptive device consisting of a coil placed in the uterus to block implantation of a fertilized ovum is a(n) device (IUD).

intrauterine

The external opening of the vagina is termed _____ .

introitus

Tubal is a surgical procedure in which the uterine tubes are cut, tied off, and cauterized.

ligation

The corpus forms after the ovarian follicle ruptures.

luteum

The labia _____ are the larger of the two sets of folds in the female vulva.

majora

The combining form that means breast is _____.

mamm/o mast/o

The term that means imaging of the breast is .

mammography

The term _____ means inflammation of the breast.

mastitis

The first menstrual flow is termed ______ .

menarche

Lack of menses for a year in a nonpregnant female is characteristic of _____.

menopause

The time in a woman's life when menstruation begins is called menarche. The corresponding time, later in life, when menstruation ends is called .

menopause

Excessive menstrual bleeding is _____.

menorrhagia

Menopause is the cessation of .

menstruation

Uterine bleeding between menstrual periods is .

metrorrhagia

The muscular wall of the uterus is called the ______ .

myometrium

Another name for mammary papilla is _____.

nipple

The specialty field of care for women during pregnancy and the postpartum period is .

obstetrics

The mature follicle ruptures during .

ovulation

The process that occurs at the midpoint of the menstrual cycle and describes the release of an oocyte from a follicle is termed .

ovulation

A woman who has maintained a pregnancy to the point of viability is known as .

para

A woman who is _____ 3 has delivered three babies.

para

The ______ is the outer layer of the uterus that is part of the peritoneum.

perimetrium

The structure that covers the outside of the uterus is the _____.

perimetrium

A procedure that measures the pelvis to see if it is large enough to allow delivery is called .

perimetry

The space between the anus and the bottom of the labia majora is the .

perineum

The space between the anus and the bottom of the labia majora is the _____ .

perineum

Progestin is a synthetic form of the hormone .

progesterone

In a uterine _____, the uterus falls or slips from its normal position, sometimes lying outside the body.

prolapse

The uterus descending into the vaginal canal is called a .

prolapse

Contraception is the prevention of .

ptregnancy

The term that describes a tipped uterus, one that is abnormally turned backward, is .

retroversion

A woman described as gravida 2 is in her pregnancy.

second

During a routine gynecological exam, the vagina is held open by a for examination.

speculum

The cord connects the fetus to the placenta.

umbilical

The combining forms hyster/o, metr/o, and uter/o mean .

uterus

The muscular, pear-shaped organ where the fetus develops during pregnancy is called the ______ .

uterus

The anatomical term for the birth canal is the ______ .

vagina

The root/combining form for the term colposcopy means _____.

vagina