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Reproductive System
Reproductive System
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Nursing
Undergraduate 2
05/18/2012

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Term
A pair of oval glands housed in the scrotum?
Definition
Testes
Term
The functions of the testes?
Definition
- manufacture of sperm
- secrete male hormones
Term
Where the production of sperm takes place, located in the testes?
Definition
Seminiferous Tubes
Term
These are located in each testicle, stores and carries sperm to the penis?
Definition
Epididymis
Term
After sperm matures in the epididymis it is moved to?
Definition
Vas Defernes
Term
The prostate gland and the Cowper's gland do what?
Definition
- nourish the sperm
- protect the sperm from the acidic environment of a women's body
- enhances the motility (movement) of the sperm
Term
The sac that contains the testes?
Definition
Scrotum
Term
Hormone that helps with the production and maturation of sperm?
Definition
FSH: follicle stimulating hormone
Term
Hormone that is involved in production of testosterone and acts on cells of testes to release male hormone (androgens)
Definition
LH: luteinizing hormone
Term
Where is LH and FSH released?
Definition
Anterior Pituitary
Term
Responsible for the development of penis, scrotum, prostate, seminal vesicles until 20 y/o; essential for male characteristics such as thicker/longer bones, large larynx?
Definition
Testosterone
Term
How long can a sperm live outside the body?
Definition
24-48 hours
Term
How many sperm are usually in one ejaculation?
Definition
300 million
Term
A pad of fatty tissue covered by course skin and hair?
Definition
Mons Pubis
Term
Two folds of fatty tissue on each side of the vaginal vestibule?
Definition
Labia Majora
Term
Two thin, soft folds of tissue that are seen when the labia majora are separated?
Definition
Labia Minora
Term
A small, erectile body in the most anterior portion of the labia minora?
Definition
Clitoris
Term
An opening 2cm below the clitoris that serves as an exit for urine?
Definition
Urethral Opening
Term
A thin elastic membrane that closes the vagina from the vestibule to various degrees?
Definition
Hymen
Term
Provides lubrication for the vaginal introitus during sexual arousal and are normally not visible?
Definition
Bartholin Glands
Term
A strong, muscular area between the vaginal opening and the anus?
Definition
Perineum
Term
A fold of tissue just below the vagina, where the labia majora and the labia minora meet?
Definition
Fourchette
Term
To almond shaped glands, each about the size of a walnut?
Definition
Ovaries
Term
Function of the ovaries?
Definition
- production of hormones: estrogen and progesterone
- stimulation of an ovum's maturation during each menstrual cycle
Term
Tubes that extend laterally from the uterus?
Definition
Fallopian Tubes
Term
Functions of the Fallopian Tubes?
Definition
- passageway in which sperm meet the ovum
- the site of fertilization
- safe, nourishing environment for the ovum or zygote
- means of transportation the ovum or zygote to the corpus of the uterus
Term
What holds are the ovaries help in place by?
Definition
ovarian and uterine ligaments
Term
What are the functions of the Pelvis?
Definition
- supports and distributes body weight
- supports and protects pelvic organs
- forms the birth passageway
Term
The classic female pelvis?
Definition
gynecoid pelvis
Term
The lower part of the canal that fetus must pass through?
Definition
True pelvis
Term
Upper flaring part that supports uterus, directs fetus into true pelvis, seldom a problem in labor?
Definition
False pelvis
Term
First part of the pelvis that is wider from side to side and more narrow font to back that fetus must turn to fit into?
Definition
Brim
Term
Monthly shedding of the uterine lining?
Definition
Menstruation
Term
The inner or mucosal layer that is functional during menstruation and implantation of the fertilized ovum?
Definition
Endometrium
Term
Secreted by the ovaries; responsible for the build-up of the endometrial lining?
Definition
Estrogen and Progesterone
Term
Responsible for the imitation of ovarian follicles growth?
Definition
FSH
Term
Works w/ FSH to continue the follicles maturation; surg of LH is responsible for ovulation?
Definition
LH
Term
Fatty acids classified as hormones?
Definition
Prostaglanins
Term
Ovarian Cycle?
Definition
Follicular Phase: begins after menses until ovulation, Endomentrium very thin
Luteal Phase: from ovulation to start of menses, endomentrium starts to build up
Term
Endomentrial Cycle?
Definition
- Mentrual Phase: functional layer of endomentium is shed
- Proliferative Phase: estrogen is building up
- Secretory Phase: secretion and storage of nutrients, thickening of the uterine wall
- Ischemic Phase: corpus luteum and lining of the uterus beings to degerate. Menses marks the end
Term
The number of live births per 1000 population in 1 year?
Definition
Birth Rate
Term
The number of births per 1000 women ages 15-44 y/o in a given population?
Definition
Fertility Rate
Term
The number of fetal deaths per 1000 live births a year?
Definition
Fetal Mortality Rate
Term
The number of deaths of infants under age 1 year per 1000 births per year?
Definition
Infant Mortality Rate
Term
The number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live births that occur as a direct result of pregnancy?
Definition
Maternal Mortality Rate
Term
The number of deaths of infants less that age 28days per 1000 live births per year?
Definition
Neonatal Mortality Rate
Term
Includes both fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year?
Definition
Perinatal Mortality Rate
Term
Leading cause of maternal mortality rate?
Definition
- embolism
- hemorrhage
- hypertension
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