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| tissues or structures in the body that are next to or near another. |
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| the darker pigmented, circular area surrounding the nipple of each breast; also known as the areola mammae or the areola papillaris. plural areolae |
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| two small mucus-secreting glands located on the posterior aspect of the entrance to the vagina. |
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| the part of the uterus that protrudes into the cavity of the vagina; the neck of the uterus |
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| the cessation of menstruation. see menopause |
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| the vaginal erectile tissue (structure)corresponding to the male penis |
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| the sexual union of two people of the opposite sex in which the penis is introduced into the vagina; aslo known as sexual intercourse or copulation. |
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| a yellowish mass that forms within the ruptures ovarian follicel after ovulation, containing high levels of progesterone and some estrogen. it functionas as a temporary endocrine gland for the purpose of secreting estrogen and large amount of progesterone, which will sustain pregnancy until placenta forms. if not pregnant then corpus luteum will degenerate 3 days prior to menstruation. |
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| a pouch located between the uterus and rectum within the peritoneal cavity. this pouch is formed by one of the ligaments that serves as support to the uterus. because it is the lowest part of the abdominal cavity, blood, pus and other drainage collect in the cul-de-sac. |
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| a term used in gynecology to represent a form of contraception |
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| the inner lining of the uterus |
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| one of the femal hormones that promotes the development of the female secondary sex characteristics. |
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| one of a pair of tubes opening at one end into the uterus and at the other end into the peritoneal cavity, over the ovary |
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| the union of a male sperm and a female ovum. |
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| the fringelike end of the fallopian tube |
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| a tense band of mucous membranes at the posterior rim of the vaginal opening; the point at which the labia minora connect. |
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| a gamete-producing gland such as an ovary or testis. |
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| a mature fully developed ovarian cyst containing the ripe ovum |
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| a physician who specializes in the medical specialty that deals with diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system. |
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| the branch of medicine that deals with the study of diseases and disorders of the female reproductive systems. |
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| a thin layer of elastic, connective tissue membrane that forms a border around the outer opening of the vagina and may partially cover the vaginal opening. |
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| two folds of skin containing fatty tissue and covered with hair that lie on either side of the vaginal opening, extending from the mons pubis to the perineum. |
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| surgical removal of only the tumor and the immediate adjacent breast tissue; a method of treatment for breast cancer when detected in the early stage of the disease. |
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| surgical removal of the breast as treatment method for brest cancer; can be simple (breast only), modified radical (breast plus lymph nodes in axilla), or radical (breast, lymph nodes, and chest muscle on affected side) |
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| inflammation of the breast |
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| an opening or tunnel through any part of the body. |
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| onset of menstruation; the first menstrual period. |
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| the permanent cessation(stopping) of the menstrual cycles. |
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| menstrual flow; menstruation |
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| another name for menstruation or menstrual flow. |
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| a group the periodic shedding of the lining of the nonpregnant uterus through a bloddy discharge that passes through the vagina to the outside of the body. |
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| the muscular layer of the uterine wall. |
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| the entrance or outlet of any body cavity; as in the vaginal orifice. |
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| one of a pair of female gonads responsible to producing mature ova(eggs) and releasing them at monthly intervals(ovulation) also responsible for producing female hormones estrogen and progesterone. |
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| the relase of the mature ovum from the ovary, occurring approximately 14 days prior to the beginning of menses. |
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| the female reproductive cell; femal sex cell or egg |
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| the area between the vaginal orifice and the anus that consists of muscular and fibrous tissue and serves support for the pelvic structures. |
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| the period of intrauterine development of the fetus from conception through birth. known as gestational period. 40 weeks. |
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| a group of symptoms that include irritability, fluid retention, tenderness of the breasts, and a general feeling of depression occurring shortly before the onset of menstruation. also called pms |
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| one of the female hormones secreted by the corpus luteum and the placenta. it is primarily responsible for the changes that occur in the endometrium in anticipation of a fertilized ovum and for development of th ematernal placenta after implantation of a fertilized ovum |
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| the period of life at which the ability to reproduce begins; that is , in the female, it is the period when the female reproductive organs are fully developed |
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| a mature male germ cell; spermatozoon |
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| the paired male gonads that produce sperm. they are suspended in the scrotal sac in the adult male |
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| the hollow, pear shaped organ of the femal reproductive system that houses the fertilized, implanted ovum as it develops throughout pregnancy; also the source of the monthly menstrual flow from the nonpregnant uterus |
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| the muscular tube that connects the uterus with the vulva. it is approximately 3 inches long and rests between the bladder (anteriorly) and the rectum(posteriorly) |
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| the external genitalis that consists of the mons pubis, labia majora, clitoris, labia minora, vestibule, urinary meatus, vaginal orifice, bartholin's glands, and the perineum. also known as the pudendum. |
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| the medical specialty that deals with diseases and disorders of the female reproductive system. |
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| the physician who specializes in the field of gynecology |
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| female reproduction systems serves what purpose |
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| when does the female reproductive system begin providing an environment suitable for fertilization |
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| after the onset of puberty |
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| is the period of life at which the ability to reproduce begins and the development of secondary sex characteristics changes |
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| the structures for the female reproductive system provide |
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| the environment for coitus. |
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| sexual intercourse also called copulation |
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| what happens if fertilization and implantation of the ovum occur |
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| the female reproductive system then sustains the pregnancy, providing for the growth, development and birth of the baby |
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| what happens if fertilization does not occur |
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| the receptive environment changes with the shedding of the uterine lining through a bloody discharge (menstruation) |
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| the end of the reproductive period is marked by |
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| the cessation or stopping of the menstrual cycles, called menopause. and decrease of hormone production. |
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| or menopause. cessation or stopping of the menstrual cycle. |
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| external genitalia include |
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| mons pubis, labia majora, clitoris, labia minora, vestibule, urinary meatus, vaginal orifice, bertholin's glands and the perineum |
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| collectively the external genitalia |
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| the fatty tissue the covers and cushions the symphysis pubis. hair appears after puberty. |
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| consists of two folds of skin containing fatty tissue and covered with hair that lie on either side of the vaginal opening, extending from mons pubis to perineum. outer surface covered with pubic hair inner surface smooth and moist. |
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| consists of two folds of tissue located within the folds of the labia majora extends from the clitoris to the perineum |
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| at which point the labia minora comes together at the lower or posterior edge of the vaginal opening. |
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| oval shaped area between labia minora containing the urinary meatus, the vaginal orifice and the bartholin's glands. the labia minora encloses the vestibule and its structures |
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| located one on each side of the vaginal orifice. they secrete a mucous substance that lubricates the vagina. |
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| is a short, elongated organ composed of erectile tissue. located just behind the upper junction of the labia minora and is homologous to the penis in the male. |
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| is not a true part of the reporoductive system but is included in the vulva. located just above the vaginal orifice. |
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| vaginal orifice (opening) |
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| located in lower portion of the vestibule below the urinary meatus. also called vaginal introitus. |
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| thin layer of elastic, connective tissue membrane; forms a border around the outer opening of hte vagina and may partially cover the vaginal opening. |
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| sexual intercourse, physical activity, tampons |
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| a hymen intact and completely covering the vaginal opening. must be surgically perforated (punctured) before menstruation begins. |
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| the area between the vaginal orifice and the anus. consists of muscular and fibrous tissue and serves as support for the pelvic structures. thins out during labor and is sometimes torn during childbirth |
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| incise the perineum area surgically to enlarge the vaginal opening for delivery |
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| internal genitalia include |
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| vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries |
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| muscular tube that connects the uterus with the vulva(ext genitalis). 3 inches length nests between bladder and the rectum. the female organ of copulation (coitus) and passageway for menstrual flow. |
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| folds of inner lining of the vagina resembles corrugated cardboard. allows the vagina to expand during childbirth to permit passage of babys head w/o tearing the lining. |
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| pear shaped hollow muscular organ that houses the fertilized implanted ovum during pregnancy. source of montly menstrual flow if not pregnant. tilts forward over the urinary bladder and anterior to the rectum. "womb" |
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| the uterus has 3 identifiable parts |
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| the walls of the uterus has three layers called |
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| perimetrium, myometrium and endometrium |
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| small dome shaped portion that rises above the area where the fallopian tubes enter uterus. |
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| the wider center portion of the uterus |
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| narrower neck like portion at the lower end of the uterus |
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| outermost serous membrane layer |
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| inner most layer. highly vascular layer that builds up each month in anticipation of receiving a fertilized egg. |
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| what happens to the inner layer of the uterus if pregnancy does not occur |
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| the inner layer of the uterus - endometrium - is shed through a bloody discharge called menstruation. |
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| there are two strictures (openings) in the cervix |
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internal cervial os (internal os)
external cervical os (external os) |
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| internal os; seperates the body of the uterys from the cervix |
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| external os; at the lower end of the cervical canal (which opens into th evagina) |
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| fallopian tubes are also called |
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| uterine tubes or oviducts |
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| a passageway for the ova(egg) as they exit the ovary to the uterus. 5 inches long lined with mucous membrane and cilia. attached to the lateral side of the fundus of the uterus. and the other end ends in finger like projections called fimbriae |
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| open into the peritoneal cavity and don't connect with ovaries but draw the ovum into tube through wave like motions when ova is released from the ovary. |
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| where does fertilization take place |
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| after the ovum is drawn into the fallopian tube it takes 5 days to travel to uteus. it is here in the fallopian tubes that fertilization takes place. |
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| female sex glands; gonads.almond shaped held in place by ligaments and located in upper pelvic cavity on eithe side of the lateral wall of the uterus near the fimbriated ends of the fallopian tubes. |
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| ovaries are responsible for |
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| for producing eggs and releasing them at monthly intervals. producing hormones necessary for normal growth and development of the female and maintenance of pregnancy. |
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| when the ovaries release eggs at monthly intervals. |
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| when you are born you have all of your ova at birth. the ovaries contain more than 700,000 immature ova. usually one matures enough to be released from either ovary each month. approx 400 will become mature over the reproductive years. |
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| why are the mammary glands part of the reproductive system |
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| because they are responsible for the reproduction of milk. lactation. |
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| located on the anterior chest wall over the pectoral muscles. they consist of glandular tissue and supporting adipose tissue and fibrous connective tissue covered with skin |
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| consists of sensitive erectile tissue. stimulated through touch to become erect. |
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| darker pigmented area surrounding the nipple. has roughned appearance due to small sebaceous glands. |
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| montogomery's tubercles or glands |
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| small sebaceous glands in the aerola. active only during pregnancy and lactation. purpose to produce waxy secretion to keep nipple soft and prevent dryness and cracking of nipple during nursing. |
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| adipose tissue of the breast |
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| located around the outer edges |
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| in central portion of the breast. radiates outward around the nipple same in all women |
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| 15 to 20 that are responsible for production of milk during lactation. milk travels through a network of narrow tubular structures.breast size not a factor in ability to produce and secrete milk. |
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| narrow tubular structures in breast that milk travels through. |
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| slightly oval pelvic inlet; pubic arch wide; well rounded appearance. |
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| landmarks of pelvis that play role in passage of the fetus. sacrum, coccyx, pubic bones and ischial spines. serves as reference points for measuring pelvic outlet to determine adequacy for passage of fetus |
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| the measurement of the pelvis to determine if head of fetus can pass through. usually done by pelvic ultrasound. done early pregnancy. |
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| secondary sex characteristics |
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| development of glandular tissue in breasts; deposition of fat in the breast; deposition of fat in the but and thighs; widening of the pelvis; growth of pubic and auxillary hair; general skeletal growth spurt; general increase in size of the reproductive organs and onset of menstruation |
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| known as female reproductive cycle. influenced by hormones(estrogen and progesterone) is a regularly occurring set of changes that occur in the female body in preparation for pregnancy |
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| if pregnancy does not occur |
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| the environment is no longer needed. hormone levels deop and uterine lining is shed through menstrual flow. |
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| menstrual flow. 3-5 days occurring every 28 days. length of cycle begins first day of period and ends with the first day of period for the following month |
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| menstrual cycle is divided into 4 time intervals |
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menstrual phase
post menstrual phase
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premenstrual phase |
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| days 1 to 5. with the menstrual flow occurring on day 1 and lasts for 3-5 days |
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| days 6-12. also called proliferative phase. the interval between menstrual and ovulation. estrogen levels rises; several ova begin to mature in graafian follices with usually one ovum reaching maturity |
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| days 13-14 graafian follice ruptures releasing mature ovime into the pevic cavity. ovum swept up into the fallopian tubes by fimbriated ends. ovulation usually occurs day 14 of 28 day cycle |
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| also called secretory phase. days 15-28. the empty graafian follice fills with a yellow substance called lutein |
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| yellow substance fills empyty graafian follice after ruptures and relase eggs. high in progesterone and estrogen. |
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| transformed empty graafian follice after filled with lutein. now considered an endocrine gland and secretes high levels of estrogen and progesterone preparing the uterine lining to receive fertilized ovum |
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| if fertilization does not occur |
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hormone levels decrease
corpus luteum shrinks
uterine lining breaks down and is released in the bloody discharge of the menstrual flow. |
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| premenstrual syndrome PMS |
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| the drop in the hormone levels ca ncreate a group of sumptoms such as irritability, fluid retention, tenderness of the breasts, and a general feeling of depression. |
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