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urinary system, female reproductive system, male reproductive system
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10/11/2009

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parts of urinary system
Definition
kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
Term
urinary system may also be referred to as what 3 systems?
Definition
excretory, genitourinary, or urogenital
Term
purplish brown bean shaped organ located on back of abdominal cavity
Definition
kidney
Term
kidneys located in retroperitoneal area- what is this?
Definition
outside the peritineum
Term
3 capsules that each kidney is surrounded by?
Definition
true capsule, perireneal fat, renal fascia
Term
structure of kidney
Definition
a. each kid. has concave and convex border
b. sac like collecting portion-renal pelvis
c. all vascular & ureter come in and out of? hilum
Term
2 parts of inner structure of kid?
Definition
cortex(outer layer) & medulla(inner layer)
Term
basic functional unit of kid?
Definition
nephron
Term
what is function of nephron?
Definition
to remove waste products of metabolism from blood plasma. aids in maintenance of normal fluid balance in body by allowing reabsorption of water and some electrolytes back in to blood
Term
long tubes that transports urine from kid. to bl.
Definition
ureters
Term
muscular membranous sac that serves as a resevoir for urine
Definition
BL
Term
how many layers does bladder consist of?
Definition
4
Term
musculomembranous tube extending from bladder to outside of body?
Definition
urethra
Term
what id external opening of urethra called?
Definition
urinary meatus
Term
urine is a byproduct fluid secreted by kid. what is % of water to solids?
Definition
5% solid, 95% water
Term
what is process of urine, which is byproduct fluid secreted by kid?
Definition
it is transported by ureters to the BL where it is stored unitl it is voided through the urethra
Term
what is formation of urine?
Definition
formed by process of filtration and reabsorption in nephron
Term
how does blood enter the nephron?
Definition
by the afferent arteriole
Term
lab. procedure involving phys., chem., and microscopic exam of urine?
Definition
urinalysis
Term
Renal or kid. stone?
Definition
urinary calculi
Term
inflam. of glomeruli within nephron
Definition
acute glomerulonephritis
Term
back up of urine in kd. caused by enlarged prostate or obstr. by calculous?
Definition
hydronephrosis
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define percutaneous?
Definition
thru the skin
Term
a nephroscope is inserted into renal pelvis and ultrasound waves are used to fragment stones, fragments are removed by nephroscope?
Definition
percutaneous ultrasonic lithotripsy
Term
passing of fluid of semipermiable membrane?
Definition
filtration
Term
takes from filtered urine back to the blood stream, ie sodium?
Definition
reabsorption
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actively being pushed out of blood stram into urine, ie potassium?
Definition
secretion
Term
inflammation of bl, usually occurring secondary to ascending urinary tract infections. ascends up into bladder?
Definition
cystitis
Term
what might be the only symptom w/chronic cystsis?
Definition
pyuria (pus)
Term
painful inflammation of bl wall?
Definition
intersticial cystitis(ic)
Term
kd/renal stones are caused by mineral dep. in kd called?
Definition
calculi
Term
treatment if kd. stones do not pass out of body? (outside of skin?)
Definition
extracorpeal shock lithotripsy
Term
treatment of kd stones do not pass. (thru the skin)
Definition
percutaneous ultrasonic lipotripsy
Term
acute or chronic infect. of kid and renal pelvis?
Definition
pyelonephritis
Term
occurs when filter funct. of kid changes so kid are not cap. of healthy function>
Definition
renal failure
Term
grad. and progressive loss of kid. function, most often results from any disease that causes gradual loss of kd function?
Definition
chronic renal failure
Term
2 most common reasons for chronic renal failure
Definition
diabetes and hypertension
Term
chronic renal failure is often not diag. till uremic stage, what does this mean?
Definition
presence of excess amounts of ureaa in blood and is usually assoc. w/syndrome or group of sympt. assoc. w/end stage renal disease (esrd)
Term
if someone has uremia what does this indicate?
Definition
immed. dialysis
Term
what are primary parts of female reprod. system?
Definition
ovaries
Term
name 5 accessory organs of female repro. system?
Definition
fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, vulva, breasts
Term
muscular hollow, pear shaped organ that is suspended in anter. part of pelvic cavity, halfway btw. sacrum and symp. pubis, above bladder in front of rectum.
Definition
uterus
Term
normal position of uterus is known as ________, with cervix pointing toward lower end of sacrum and fundas toward suprapubic region?
Definition
antiflexion
Term
top rounded portion of uterine body, opp. from cervix?
Definition
fundas
Term
what attaches uterus and holds it in position?
Definition
ligaments
Term
2 anatomical regions of uterus?
Definition
a. body/corpus which is larger(super/upper)portion
b. cervix is lowest cylindrical portion of uterus and extends from isthmus to vagina
Term
constricted central area of cervix at end of uterine body?
Definition
isthmus
Term
outer layer of uterine wall?
Definition
perimetrium
Term
muscular middle layer of uterine wall?
Definition
myometrium
Term
mucous membrane lining the inner surface of uterus?
Definition
endometrium
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uterus turned backward w/cervix pointing forward toward pub. sym.?
Definition
retroversion
Term
uterus bent backwards at angle w/cervix usually unchanged from norm. position?
Definition
retrflexion
Term
fundas forward toward pubis w/cervix tilted up towards sacrum?
Definition
antiversion
Term
known as uterine tubes or ovaducts and extend laterlly from either side of uterus and end near each ovary?
Definition
fallopian tubes
Term
t or f, fallopian tubes are connected to ovaries?
Definition
f
Term
outermost layer of fallop. tube wall?
Definition
serosa
Term
middle layer of fallop. tube wall and contains inner circular and outer longitudinal layers of smooth muscles?
Definition
muscular
Term
epithelial tissue (simple columnar epithelium) lining of innermost layer of fallop. tubes?
Definition
mucosa
Term
constricted portion of fallopian tubes nearest uterus?
Definition
isthmus
Term
widened area that extends from isthmus laterally? (fallopian tubes)
Definition
ampulla
Term
fallop. tubes: end of expanded area beyond ampulla?
Definition
infundibulum
Term
opening of fallopian tube?
Definition
osteium
Term
finger like structure of each ostium that works to propel discharged ovum into fall. tube where cilliary action aids in moving it toward uterus?
Definition
fimbriae
Term
located on either side of uterus, almond shaped organs and attached to uterus and lie close to fimbrae of fallop. tubes?
Definition
ovaries
Term
what is ligament that attaches ovaries to uterus?
Definition
ovarian ligament
Term
anterior border of each ovary is connected to post. layer of the broad ligament by the?
Definition
mesovarium
Term
each ovary is attached to the side of pelvis by?
Definition
suspensory ligaments
Term
name of microscopic anatomy of ovary that consists of 2 distinct areas?
Definition
cortex (outer) medulla(inner)
Term
2 main functions of ovaries?
Definition
production of ova and production of hormones
Term
each month a ______ruptures on the _______and the ovum is discharged into the _______where it enters the _____?
Definition
graafian follicle, ovarian cortex, pelvic cavity, fallopian tube (process called ovulation)
Term
how many ova does a woman produce during reprod. years?
Definition
about 400
Term
what type of gland are the ovaries?
Definition
endocrine gland
Term
female sex hormone secreted by follicles?
Definition
estrogen
Term
steroid hormone secreted by corpus luteum?
Definition
progesterone
Term
muscluomembranous tube extending from vestible to uterus?
Definition
vagina
Term
fold of mucous membrane that partially covers external opening
Definition
hymen
Term
external female genitalia that consists of 5 organs?
Definition
vulva
Term
what is located btwn anus and vulva and is composed of muscle covered w/skin?
Definition
perineum
Term
2 folds of adipose tissue, which are large lip like structures, lying on each side of vag. opening?
Definition
labia majora
Term
2 thin folds of skin that lie within labia majora and enclose vestible?
Definition
labia minora
Term
small organ consisting of sensitive erectile tiss. that is homologous to penis?
Definition
clitoris
Term
define alveolar?
Definition
small sacs
Term
small alveolar structures consisting of 15-20 glandular tissue lobes separated by a septa of connective tissue?
Definition
breasts or mammary glands
Term
dark pigmented area found in skin over each breast and nipple in center?
Definition
areola
Term
hormone that stimulates mammary glands to produce milk after child birth?
Definition
prolactin
Term
2 other hormones that play a role in milk prod.
Definition
insulin and glucocorticoids
Term
thin yellowish secretion and is first milk?
Definition
colostrum
Term
what does colstrum contain?
Definition
serum and white blood cells
Term
produced by stim. of suckling. acts on mammary glands to stim. release of milk and stim. uterus to contract during partuition?
Definition
oxytocin
Term
characterized by the discharge of bloody fluid from uterus accompanied by a shedding of endometrium?
Definition
follicular stage/menstruation (day 1-5 of cycle)
Term
characterized by the discharge of bloody fluid from uterus accompanied by a shedding of endometrium?
Definition
follicular stage/menstruation (day 1-5 of cycle)
Term
onset of menstrual cycle?
Definition
menarche
Term
onset of menstrual cycle?
Definition
menarche
Term
cessation of menstruation?
Definition
menopause
Term
stimulation of estrogen, thickening and vascularization of endometrium, and maturing of ovarian follicle occurs at this stage of menst. cycle?
Definition
ovulatory phase
Term
when does the ovulatory phase end?
Definition
about 14 days before onset of menstruation, when graafian follicles ruptures
Term
corpus luteum in ovary is developing and secreting progesterone, which is highest during this phase as the estrogen level decreases?
Definition
luteal phase
Term
what is the luteal phase characterized by?
Definition
continued thickening of endometrium, mucus in cervix thickens, slight increase in body temp, breasts may swell or become tender
Term
collection of endometrium outside of the uterus?
Definition
endometriosis
Term
romoves only tumor in breasts and small margin of surrounding tissue?
Definition
lumpectomy
Term
removes all breast tissue and underarm lymph nodes but leaves underlying muscles?
Definition
modified radical mastectomy
Term
visual exam of vagina and cervix via colposcope?
Definition
colposcopy-more indepth-pap smear
Term
what do abnormal results from colposcopy indicate?
Definition
cervical or vaginal erosion, tumors or dysplasia
Term
visual exam of viscera of femal pelvis via culdoscope?
Definition
culdoscopy
Term
why would someone have a culdoscopy?
Definition
suspected etopic pregnancy, unexplained pelvic pain, and to check for abd. masses
Term
visual exam of abdom. cavity via laparoscoe. used to examine ovaries and fallopian tubes?
Definition
laparoscopy
Term
process of obtaining images of breast by use of x ray. this proced. is able to locate breast tumors before the grow to 1 cm.
Definition
mammography
Term
screening tech. to aid in detection of cervic/uterine cancer and cancerous precursors?
Definition
papanicolaou (pap smear)
Term
is the papanicolaou screening test a diagnostic test?
Definition
no
Term
surgical proced. to remove a woman's uterus?
Definition
hysterectomy
Term
removes cervix as well as the uterus and is the most common type?
Definition
complete or total hysterectomy
Term
removes the upper part of uterus and leaves the uterus in place?
Definition
partial or subtotal hysterectomy
Term
used in some cancer cases, this removes the uterus, upper part of vagina and supporting tissue?
Definition
radical hystectomy
Term
brings nonmenopausal woman into surg. menopauses. removes both ovaries, both fallopian tubes, and uterus at the same time?
Definition
hysterectomy w/bilateral salpingo(fallopian tube)-oophorectomy(ovary)
Term
infection of upper genital area and occurs when disease causing organisms migrate upward from the urethra and cervix into the upper genital area. it can affect the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. it is the most common and serious complication of std's amomg women
Definition
pelvic inflammatory disease (pid)
Term
benign tumors made up of muscle cells and other tissues that grow within the walls of the uterus?
Definition
uterine fibroids
Term
branch of med. that pertains to the care of women during preg., childbirth, and postpartum period or puerperium?
Definition
obstetrics (ob)
Term
resultant cell of fertiliz. or concept. ?
Definition
zygote
Term
composed of tissue from both mother and child, anchors the develop fetus to uterus and provides means for fetus to recieve nourishment and o2?
Definition
placenta
Term
placenta can be described as?
Definition
exocrine organ, resp. organ, and endocrine organ, which produces human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
Term
placenta: shiny, greyish structure formed by joining of chorionic villi, in which umbilical vein and arteries intertwine to form umbilical cord?
Definition
fetal portion
Term
red beefy looking struct. develops from decidual basalis of uterus? (placenta id)
Definition
maternal portion
Term
stage of gestation where fetal stage begins?
Definition
9th week
Term
time btwn conception and onset of labor?
Definition
prenatal stage
Term
last phase of preg. to time of delivery?
Definition
labor
Term
act of giving birth?
Definition
partuition
Term
6 weeks following childbirth and expuls. of placenta.
Definition
postpartum or puerperium
Term
scanned by ultrasound to determine placental site and to locate pocket of fluid, as needle is inserted 3 levels are resist. are felt skin, fascia, and uterine wall, when needle is within amniotic cavity amniotic fluid is withdrawn?
Definition
amniocentesis
Term
preg. resulting from gestation elsewehre than uterus?
Definition
ectopic preg.
Term
dark line down abdomen during preg?
Definition
linea nigra
Term
inflammation of breast that occurs most commonly in women who are breast feeding?
Definition
mastitis
Term
displaced attach. of placenta over cervical os, which results in reduct. of o2 to fetus and places mother at risk of hemorrhage and infection
Definition
?
Term
complic. of preg. charact. by hypertension, proteinuria, and edema and usual. occurs in women after 20th week of preg?
Definition
preeclampsia
Term
loss of fetus as a result of natural causes occuring in first 20 weeks of gestation?
Definition
spont. abortion (sab) or miscarriage
Term
male reprod. system
Definition
testes, various ducts, urethra and accessory glands
Term
accessory organs of male repro. syst?
Definition
bulbourethral, prostate, seminal vesicles
Term
connecting tube that connects testes?
Definition
epididymus
Term
located at distal end an expands to form glans penis?
Definition
corpus spongiosum
Term
lubricating fluid secreted by glands of foreskin?
Definition
smegma
Term
another name for foreskin?
Definition
prepuce
Term
interior of each testicle is divided into about 250 wedge shaped lobes by?
Definition
fibrous tissues
Term
1 of 3 small tubes coiled within each lobe of testes
Definition
seminiferous tubules
Term
male reprod. cell which develops within seminiferous tubules?
Definition
spermatozoa
Term
attached to each of testes by efferent ductiles, it is coiled tube lying on poster. aspect of testes, serves 2 purposes, storage site for maturing sperm, and is first part of duct syst. thru which sperm pass on their journey to urethra?
Definition
epididymis
Term
slim muscular tube that is continuation of epidymis?
Definition
vans deferens
Term
composed of glandular connective and musc. tissue and lies behind the bladder, surrounds 1rst 2.5 cm of urethra and secretes an alkaline fluid that aids in maintaining the viability of spermatazoa?
Definition
prostate gland
Term
enlargement of prostate gland?
Definition
benign prostatic hyperplasia
Term
define hyperplasia?
Definition
Increase in number of cells
Term
removal of part or all of prostate gland (cancer)
Definition
prostatectomy
Term
serves as function of transmitting urine and semen out of body?
Definition
urethra
Term
canal is open on dorsal surface?
Definition
epispadias
Term
urethral canal is open on ventral surface of penis?
Definition
hypospadias
Term
fluid filled mass in scrotum?
Definition
hydroceles
Term
cystic mass on epididymis?
Definition
spermatoceles
Term
dialation of pampinoform (plexus venous)?
Definition
varicoceles
Term
blood test that measure concent. of psa. increased level indicates prostate disease or possibly prostate cancer?
Definition
prostate-specific antigen(psa) immunoassay
Term
test performed on semen that looks at volume, ph, sperm count, sperm motility, and morphology. used to evaluate infertility in men?
Definition
semen
Term
enlarged prostate, it is comresses the urethra, thereby restricting normal flow of urine?
Definition
benign prostatic hyperplasia
Term
when prostate is enlarged to point it restricts urine flow, this is also referred to as?
Definition
prostatism
Term
surgery in which vans deferens are tied off and cut apart
Definition
vasectomy
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