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HOSA: Med Term Reproductive Part 3

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This deck covers key medical terms related to the reproductive system, focusing on concepts such as ovulation, pregnancy stages, and labor processes.

describe OVULATION

release of mature egg from follicle 13th/14th day of cycle & takes ~ 5 days
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Term
Definition
describe OVULATION
release of mature egg from follicle 13th/14th day of cycle & takes ~ 5 days
describe CORPUS LUTEUM
enlarged ruptured follicle taken on by a yellow, fatty substance; secretes progesterone, maintains growth of lining; if no fertilization it will die, ...
define ZYGOTE
fertilized cell in fallopian tube from conception to implantation
define EMBRYO
fertilized cell from implantation to 8th week
define FETUS
9th week to birth
define FRATERNAL TWINS
separate ova & separate sperm

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TermDefinition
describe OVULATION
release of mature egg from follicle 13th/14th day of cycle & takes ~ 5 days
describe CORPUS LUTEUM
enlarged ruptured follicle taken on by a yellow, fatty substance; secretes progesterone, maintains growth of lining; if no fertilization it will die, if fertilized it will secrete hormones to maintain pregnancy
define ZYGOTE
fertilized cell in fallopian tube from conception to implantation
define EMBRYO
fertilized cell from implantation to 8th week
define FETUS
9th week to birth
define FRATERNAL TWINS
separate ova & separate sperm
define IDENTICAL TWINS
ova splits
define CHORION
thin outer membrane enclosing embryo that contributes to placenta formation
define PLACENTA
organ exchanges nutrients, O2, & waste w/o blood mixing & makes hormones
define AMNIOTIC SAC
innermost membrane surrounding embryo
aka: amniotic sac
amnion or bag of waters
define AMNIOTIC CAVITY
fluid filled sac between embryo & amniotic sac
define AMNIOTIC CAVITY
fluid filled sac between embryo & amniotic sac surrounding embryo
define AMNIOTIC FLUID
liquid protecting fetus giving fetus the floating movement
define UMBILICAL CORD
carries blood, O2, & nutrients from placenta to baby & transports fetal waste to mom's excretory system
define GESTATION
~ 280 days or 40 weeks, each trimester being ~ 13 wks
define QUICKENING
first fetal movement felt by mom @ 16-20th week
define BRAXTON HICKS CONTRACTIONSBraxton hicks contractions
intermittent, painless contractions that are infrequent, irregular, & high in frequency
define VIABILITY
ability to live outside uterus depending on developmental age, weight, & lung development
define ANTEPARTUM
final stage of pregnancy before labor
3 stages of labor & delivery
dilation, delivery, & afterbirth
describe DIALTION
1st & longest stage of labor; contractions 30-70 sec every 5-10 minutes & gradual dilation & effacement & rupture of amniotic sac
define EFFACEMENT
process cervix softens, shortens, & thins
aka: delivery
active labor
describe PUERPERIUM
afterbirth to 6 wks post partum; most bodily changes resolve & organs return to nonpregnant state
define IOCHIA
postpartum discharge (blood & mucus) for 4-6 wks postpartum
define UTERINE INVOLUTION
uterus returns to normal state & condition after birth
define COLOSTRUM
specialized breast milk w/antibodies made late pregnancy & few days after birth
define LACTATION
process of forming & secreting milk, replacing colostrum
define NEONATE
infant from birth to 4 wks