Female
The time nearing menopause is _____
Perimenopause
The uterus is divided into what regions?
Fundus, body, isthmus, cervix
Uterine tubes cut and ends tied off
Tubal ligation
What is considered menopause?
When a woman has stopped having monthly menstrual cycles for 1 year and is not pregnant
The superior opening of the cervical canal is called ______, whereas the inferior opening of the cervix is called ______
Internal os
External os
Each ductus deferens is cut, a short segment is removed, and then the ends are tied off
Vasectomy
What is the correct term for fallopian tubes or oviducts?
Uterine tubes
What occurs when a fertilized oocyte implants in the uterine tube instead of the uterus?
Tubal pregnancy
What are the segments of uterine tubes?
Infundibulum, ampulla, isthmus, uterine part
What word means birth control?
Contraception
The uterus is a hollow, pear shaped, muscular organ within the ____ cavity.
Pelvic
What are T shaped, flexible plastic structures inserted into the uterus?
Intrauterine device (IUD)