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HOSA: Med Term Reproductive Part 3
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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| 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, 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 |