Male and Female Reproductive SystemsLesson 13 Review

Abortus

The number of pregnancies that were lost for any reason, including induced abortions or miscarriages.

Cervix

The narrow lower end of the uterus that forms a canal between the uterus and the vagina.

Digital rectal exam (DRE)

Procedure used to detect tumors within the rectum.

Endometrium

The inner layer of the uterus that is shed each month if no pregnancy occurs.

Epididymis

A set of coiled tubes (one for each testicle) that connects to the vas deferens.

Fallopian tubes

Funnel-shaped passages next to the ovary.

Gravida

Indicates the number of times the woman has been pregnant (current and past), regardless of the pregnancy outcomes.

Myometrium

The middle layer of the uterus, primarily made up of smooth muscle.

Orchidectomy

Surgical removal of one or both testicles.

Orchiopexy

Procedure to repair an undescended testicle.

Ovaries

A pair of small glands that produce female sex hormones (estrogen and progesterone) as well as ova (eggs), the female gametes.

Para

Indicates the number of viable births.

Penis

The external male sex organ, made up of two parts: the shaft and the glans.

Perimetrium

Layer of tissue that lines the outside of the uterus.

Prostate gland

Provides fluids that lubricate the duct system of the male reproductive organs and nourish the sperm.

Scrotal ultrasound

Procedure performed to evaluate disorders within the scrotum, testicles, and epididymis.

Scrotum

Pouch-like structure outside the male pelvis.

Semen analysis

Procedure that evaluates freshly ejaculated semen.

Seminal vesicles

Pair of glands that produce many of the ingredients of sperm.

Testicles

Male organs that produce and store millions of tiny sperm cells and produce hormones.

Testicular self-exam

A procedure taught to patients to detect lumps, swelling, or changes in the scrotum.

Uterus

A hollow cavity that houses a developing fertilized egg.

Vagina

An elastic, muscular tube that connects the cervix of the uterus to the exterior of the body.

Varicocelectomy

Removal of a portion of an enlarged vein to relieve a varicocele inside the scrotum.

Vas deferens

A muscular tube that passes upward alongside the testicles and transports the sperm-containing fluid called semen.

Vasectomy

Male sterilization procedure where a small portion of the vas deferens is surgically blocked or cut.