Exam 17: Female Reproductive System

Each month a(n)________ ruptures on the ovarian cortex.

________ protects the developing fetus from injury.

A Pap smear is a screening technique that specifically examines:

A surgery to remove a membrane covering the vaginal opening is called:

________ is the vaginal discharge after childbirth.

The ________ are two folds of adipose tissue,which are large liplike structures,lying on either side of the vaginal opening.

A lack of menstruation is termed:

Scanty monthly menstrual flow is called ________.

Menstruation marks the ________ phase.

Premenstrual syndrome is a condition that affects many women.Describe premenstrual syndrome.

Write the correct abbreviation for sexually transmitted diseases:

The beginning of menstruation is called ________.

Menorrhagia is defined as:

The ________ is a muscular,hollow,pear-shaped organ that is approximately 8 cm long,5 cm wide,and 2.5 cm thick.

There are two types of hysterectomy.Name the two types and describe each.

When a tumor is too large or too serious for a lumpectomy,a ________ is performed.

List three symptoms of preeclampsia.

Write the correct meaning for FHB:

The ________ are almond-shaped organs that are located on either side of the uterus and lie close to the fimbriae of the fallopian tubes.

Write the correct meaning for D&C: