quiz 5- female and male reproductive system

embryo

stage in prenatal development from 2 to 8 weeks

endometrium

inner, mucous membrane lining of the uterus

fallopian tube(oviduct)

one of a pair of ducts through which the ovum travels to the uterus

fetus

stage in prenatal development from 8 weeks to birth

genitalia(genitals)

reproductive organs

gestation

time period from fertilization of the ovum to birth; pregnancy

gonad

female or male reproductive organ that produces sex cells and hormones

gynecology

study of the female reproductive organs, including the breasts

menarche

beginning of the first menstrual period and ability to reproduce

menopause

gradual ending of menstruation

menstruation

monthly shedding of the uterine lining.

neonatology

study of the medical care of the newborn

obstetrics

branch of medicine and surgery concerned with pregnancy and childbirth

ovary

one of a pair of female organs on each side of the pelvis. almond-shaped and produce egg cells and hormones

ovulation

release of the ovum from the ovary

ovum(ova)

mature egg cell, these develop from immature egg cells

parturition

act of giving birth

placenta

vascular organ attached to the uterine wall during pregnancy. permits the exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and fetal waste products between mother and fetus

uterus

hollow, pear shaped muscular female organ in which the embryo and fetus develop,and from where menstruation occurs.

vagina

muscular, mucosa-lined canal extending from the uterus to the exterior of the body

zygote

stage in prenatal development from fertilization and implantation up to 2 weeks

hyster/o

uterus, womb

mamm/o

breast

mast/o

breast

men/o

menses, menstruation

oophor/o

ovary

salping/o

fallopian tubes

endometriosis

endometrial tissue located outside the uterus

fibroids

benign tumors in the uterus

dermoid cysts

benign ovarian sacs arising from immature egg cells in the ovary and containing a variety of cell types

stereotactic core needle biopsy

a minimally invasive procedure used to obtain breast tissue samples for examination, often for diagnosing or monitoring breast cancer(use mammo)

lumpectomy

for small primary tumors, the lump with immediately surrounding tissue can be removed

mastectomy

removal of entire breast

hysterosalpingography(HSG)

x-ray imaging of the uterus and fallopian tubes after injection of contrast material

tubal ligation

blocking the fallopian tubes to prevent fertilization from occurring

amniocentesis

needle puncture of the amniotic sac to withdraw amniotic fluid for analysis

D&C

dilation and curettage

HPV

human papillomavirus

IUD

intrauterine device; contraceptive

LMP

last menstrual period

bulbourethral glands(cowper glands)

pair of exocrine glands near the male urethra. they secrete fluid into the urethra

ejaculatory duct

tube through which semen enters the male urethra

penis

male external organ of reproduction

prostate gland

exocrine gland at the base of the male urinary bladder. the prostate secretes fluid that contributes to semen during ejaculation

scrotum

external sac that contains the testes

seminal vesicles

paired sac-like exocrine glands that secrete fluid into the vas deferens

testis

male gonad(testicle) that produces spermatoza and testosterone

vas deferens(ductus deferens)

narrow tube carrying sperm from the epididymis toward the urethra

andr/o

male

orcho/o, orchi/o, orchid/o

testis, testicle

cryptorchidism, cryptorchism

undescended testicles

hydrocele

sac of clear fluid in the scrotum

testicular torsion

twisting of the spermatic cord

castration

surgical excision of testicles or ovaries

circumcision

surgical procedure to remove the prepuce(foreskin) of the penis

transurethral resection of the prostate(TURP)

removal of portions of the prostate gland through the urethra

vasectomy

bilateral surgical removal of a part of the vas deferens

GU

genitourinary

STD

sexually transmitted disease

STI

sexually transmitted infection