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| embryo's middle layer from which the first reproductive tissue arises at about 5 weeks after conception. |
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| The sex gland; the first structure formed from the mesoderm. |
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| Sperm. Not produced in testes until puberty. |
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| Underdeveloped egg cells that develop into oocytes. |
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| Fully developed egg cells formed from oogonia. There are 2 to 4 million oocytes present in the ovary at time of birth. |
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| (pudendum femininum) the portion of the femal external genitalia that lies posterior to the mons pubis. Consists of labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, vestibule of the vagina, vaginal opening, and Bartholin's glands. |
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| The layer of sub-q tissue anterior to the genitalia in front of the symphysis pubis. |
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| Two folds of tissue that lie lateral to the genitalia and serve to protect the delicate tissues between them. They become less prominent after each pregnancy. Have an extensive lymphatic network and highly vascularized, wich leads to an enhanced capacity to spread diseases (such as cancers). |
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| Two folds of tissue that lie within the labia majora and converge near the anus to form the fourchette. |
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| Tense fold of mucous membrane atthe posterior opening of the vagina. |
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| Clitoral hood; small fold of skin that partially covers the glans (head) of the clitoris. |
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| Cheese-like fatty substance with distinctive odor secreted by clitoris. |
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| Removal of clitoris adn other external genitalia in ritualistic process in some cultures. |
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| A connective tissue membrane that encircles the vaginal introitus. |
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| Incision made to enlarge perineal opening to allow delivery of a fetus. |
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| Structures adjacent to the uterus. |
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| Female gametes prodcued by ovaries. |
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| Pocess of meiosis for egg cell formation resulting in the formation of a mature eggs in ovary. Occurs at monthly intervals. |
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| Egg-generating cell contained within ovarian follicles. |
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| A mature ovarian follicle containing the secondary oocyte. |
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| the two fallopian tubes, each about 4 inches (10 cm) in length. |
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| Hairlike projections (in fallopian tubes) to assist in directing the ovum toward the uterus. |
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| Peramanent sterilization at the third division of the fallopian tube (the isthmus)--nearest the uterus. |
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| Middle layer of the uterus composed of layers of smooth muscle that extend in three directions (important in facilitatng effective uterine contractions during labor and birth). |
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| "Neck" of uterus; the lower, narrow end. |
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| Uppermost section of the uterus. |
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| Mucus plug in cervix to protect the pregnancy from outside pathogens. |
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| The junction of the vaginal portion of the cervix and the cannal portion. |
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| small ridges thatline the vagina |
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| the pelvic brim that divides the "false pelvis" and the "true pelvis" |
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| The lowest portion of the true pelvis. |
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| Measurement of the pelvis to predict the feasiblity of a vaginal birth. |
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| Allowing uterine contractions in order to evaluate labor progress and assess feasibility of vaginal birth. |
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| The narrowest portion of the pelvic inlet adn should measure at least 4.5 inches (11.5 cm). Once the fetus has passed this landmark it is "engaged" in the pelvis. |
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| the process of meiosis in the testes to produce sperm cells. |
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| Gonad-stimulating hormones; include Follicle-Stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH). Help regulate menstrual cycle. |
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| outermost layer of the developing blastocyst. Produces human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). hCG levels are measured to diagnose pregnancy. Also keeps progesterone and estrogen elevated until placenta has developed enough to assume that function. |
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| Remainder of ovarian follicle after ovulation and maintained by trophoblast. |
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| Appearance of breast buds. First stage of sexual maturity in girls. |
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| release of ovum from ovary |
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| "yellow body" that remains in ovary after ovulation and produces progesterone. |
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| periodic discharge of bloody fluid from the vagina during woman's reproductive years. |
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| Changes in uterus, cervix, and vagina associated with menstruation and the intermenstrual period. |
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| the elasticity of cervical mucus that a woman can assess by stretching the mucus between her fingers. (Fun!) :P Increases during ovulation. |
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| crystallization of cervical mucus. Increases during ovulation. |
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| decline in ovarian function and associated loss of estrogen and progesterone production. |
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| No ova are released from ovary. |
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| Time preceding menopause. Declining fertility. |
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| the time after menopause. Estrogen produced only by adrenal glands. |
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| the last menstrual period. |
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| surgical procedure in which the prepuce (foreskin) is separated form the glans penis and excised. (They didn't ask, they just took it!) |
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| Condition in which the testes fail to descend, sterility results unless there is surgical intervention. |
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