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HOSA: Med Term Reproductive Part 2

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This deck covers key terms and concepts related to the reproductive system, focusing on the anatomy and functions of various structures.

describe BREASTS

made of fat, connective tissue, & mammary glands
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Term
Definition
describe BREASTS
made of fat, connective tissue, & mammary glands
purpose of mammary glands
make milk
aka: mammary glands
lactiferous glands
define LACTIFEROUS DUCTS
carry milk from gland to nipple
aka: lactiferous ducts
milk ducts
define AREOLA
dark pigmented area around nipple

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TermDefinition
describe BREASTS
made of fat, connective tissue, & mammary glands
purpose of mammary glands
make milk
aka: mammary glands
lactiferous glands
define LACTIFEROUS DUCTS
carry milk from gland to nipple
aka: lactiferous ducts
milk ducts
define AREOLA
dark pigmented area around nipple
define OVARIES
pair & small almond shaped glands lower abdomen on either side of uterus
describe FOLLICLE
fluid-filled sac containing 1 ovum; thousands exist inside ovaries
define OVA
female gametes
aka: ova
eggs
define FALLOPIAN TUBES
upper end of uterus to near ovary (not attached)
aka: fallopian tubes
uterine tubes
define INFUNDIBULUM
funnel-shaped opening into fallopian tube near ovary
define FIMBRIAE
fringed, finger-like extensions of opening that catch mature ovum leaving ovary
define UTERUS
pear shaped organ between bladder & rectum normally anteflexed (bent forward)
describe FUNDUS
bulging, rounded part of uterus above entrance of fallopian tubes that rise during pregnancy; height relating to pubic bone = baby growth
define CORPUS
middle part of uterus
aka: corpus
body of uterus
define CERVIX
lower, narrow part of uterus extending into vagina
aka: cervix
cervix uteri
define PERIMETRIUM
tough, membraneous outer layer of uterus
define MYOMETRIUM
muscular middle layer of uterus
define ENDOMETRIUM
inner layer of uterus of specialized epithelial mucosa & blood vessels
define VAGINA
muscular tube lined w/mucosa & extend from cervix to outside body
aka: menstruation
menses
describe MENSTRUATION
discharge of endometrial lining & unfertilized eggs; avg cycle being 28 days & 4 phases
4 phases of menstruation
menstrual (lining sloughs off & discharge); postmenstrual (secrete FSH to mature ovum & estrogen prep lining); ovulatory; premenstrual (hormones break down lining)
describe MENARCHE
beginning of menstruation; ~ 12 1/2 yrs
describe MENOPAUSE
normal termination of menstruation @ avg age of 51 yrs; = 1 year w/o period
describe PERIMENOPAUSE
transition between regular periods to none that last as long as decade w/irregular cycles, hot flashes, mood swings, & disturbed sleep