Female Anatomy & Physiology
The ovaries’ primary function is to produce these.
What are eggs?
Generalized lower abdominal pain in a sexually active woman often points to this infection.
What is pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)?
High blood pressure during pregnancy without systemic effects is called this.
What is gestational hypertension?
The first stage of labor ends when this is fully dilated.
What is the cervix?
The first minute after birth is often called this because it’s critical for newborn care.
What is the Golden Minute?
This muscular organ supports the growth and development of a fetus.
What is the uterus?
This is the most common sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria.
What is chlamydia?
This pregnancy condition involves hypertension, headache, swelling, and visual disturbances.
What is preeclampsia?
The second stage of labor ends with this event.
What is the delivery of the newborn?
This score is calculated at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to evaluate a newborn’s status.
What is the Apgar score?
The fallopian tubes are the most common site of this dangerous pregnancy complication.
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
Overgrowth of normal vaginal bacteria causes this common infection.
What is bacterial vaginosis?
Seizures caused by pregnancy-related hypertension are known as this.
What is eclampsia?
When the top of the baby’s head becomes visible at the vaginal opening, it is called this.
What is crowning?
A perfect Apgar score is this number.
What is 10?
The first menstrual cycle is called this.
This condition occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus.
What is an ectopic pregnancy?
Compression of the vena cava while lying on the back can cause this condition.
What is supine hypotensive syndrome?
A delivery where the buttocks present first is known as this.
What is a breech delivery?
If a newborn is not breathing adequately within 30 seconds after birth, this intervention should be started.
What is positive pressure ventilation (PPV)?
This structure connects the fetus to the placenta and contains two arteries and one vein.
What is the umbilical cord?
Injuries to this part of the female anatomy are especially painful because of a rich nerve supply.
What is external genitalia?
Placenta covering the cervical opening is known as this.
What is placenta previa?
When the umbilical cord emerges before the fetus, it is called this obstetric emergency.
What is umbilical cord prolapse?
The baby’s first stool, sometimes seen at birth, is called this.
What is meconium?