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NU116/MOD8/SEX
Question | Answer |
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endometrium | mucous membrane lining of the uterus. consists of stratum compactum, stratum spongiosum, and stratum basale. The stratum compactum and stratum spongiosum constitute the pars functionalis (the decidua in pregnancy) and are shed with each menstrual flow. |
prostrate gland | small doughnut-shaped gland in the pelvis that is a part of the male reproductive system and is responsible for lubricating the urethra with a thin, milky, alkaline fluid (semen), which increases the mobility of sperm and prevents infection. |
tubercles of montgomery | secrete substance to lubricate nipples during infant suckling. tiny "bumps" that are scattered around the areola. During pregnancy they enlarge and they remain enlarged while breastfeeding. They vary greatly in number, between 4 and 28 per areola. |
the 4 phases of the uterine cycle are: | menstral (1-6) proliferative (6-14) secretory(14-26) and ischemic (26-28) |
the 2 phases of the ovarian cycle are: | Follicular Phase and Luteal Phase |
when is FSH released? | primary follicle, secondary follicle, graafian follicle |
what are the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle? | There are four distinct phases of the menstrual cycle: menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation and the luteal phase. |
when is LH released? | graafian follicle, ovulation, corpus luteum |
typically, when does PMS occur? | 2 days before your menstral phase, 26-28 |