The ovary | The Uterus | Female Sexual Response | Pregnancy | Childbirth |
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What is the Ovarian ligament
Ligament that anchors the medial aspects of ovary to uterus
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What is Tubal ligation
A surgical contraceptive procedure that involves curring the uterine tubes
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What is resolution
When the structures of the female reproductive system return to their normal states/positions
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What is gestation
This lasts around 266 days and is another term for pregnancy
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What is lactic acid
Ischemia of the myometrium leads to the production of this, one of the causes of pain during childbirth
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What is the Suspensory ligament
Ligament that anchors ovary to the pelvic wall and contains ovarian artery, veins, and nerves
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What is the cortex
The entry point to the uterus that separates the uterus from the vagina
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What is the uterus
When stimulated, this organ moves into a tented position that allows for sperm and semen to pass more successfully into it
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What is estrogen
This hormone leads to the enlargement of the uterus, mammary ducts, and breasts
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What is the afterbirth
These are the tissues resulting when the placenta has been detached and removed from the body
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What are the functions of the ovary
This organ produces eggs and regulates hormone functions of the female reproductive system
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What is the external os
The entryway to the cervix
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What is orgasm
This is associated with reverse peristalsis
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What are stretch marks
Rapid growth of the skin leads to small tears that can't be repaired as quickly as they occur lead to these
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What is the amniotic sac
When a mother's "water breaks," this structure is breaking and fluids are lost
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What is the medulla
This part of the ovary holds the blood vessels
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What is the fundus
The rounded curve structure at the top of the uterus
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What is lubrication
Secretion of fluids serves this function
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What is glomerular filtration rate
This increases to accommodate for the metabolic waste of the fetus
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What is an episiostomy
This is a surgical procedure that prevents tearing of tissues during childbirth
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What is the cortex
This part of the ovary produces the gametes
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What is the endometrium
The innermost layer of the uterine wall that is involved in secretion processes
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What is vasodilation
The labium minora become inflamed due to this process
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What is human chorionic gonadotropin
This hormone prevents involution of the corpus luteum
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What is late dilation
This stage of labor includes heavy contractions that push the fetus against the cervix and leads to the creation of a positive feedback loop
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