The Body Systems Flipbook

THE BODY SYSTEMS  By: Kristen Heng   Mrs. Gibson  1A  

TABLE OF CONTENTS   The Integumentary System     The Musculoskeletal System     The Nervous System     The Special Senses     The Cardiovascular System     The Respiratory System     The Digestive System     The Urinary System     The Reproductive System                

THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM  Terminology: ​ F​ unction: ​the function of the integumentary system is   derm/o, dermat/o - s​ kin​ t​ o protect underlying tissues, maintain body temperature via sweat,      kerat/o -​ hard, horn-shaped tissue​ xer/o -​ dry ​ p​ erceive sensory Stimuli through touch receptors, and excrete waste      xanth/o -​ yellow ​ ​ sweat      ​ V​ ocabulary:  erythr/o -​ red ​ ​​ 1.​ Epidermis​: uppermost layer of skin and provides protection to layers below.  2.​ Dermis​: the layer of skin below the epidermis, contains Blood vessels,   pedicul/o -​ lice ​ nerve fibers, hair follicles, and sebaceous and eccrine glands.   onych/o -​ nail ​ 3.S​ ubcutaneous:​ the lowest layer Of skin and is mainly made of adipose (fat)   myc/o -​ fungus ​ tissue.    4.​Sebaceous Glands​: A type of gland that secretes sebum (Oil) to help lubricate   pil/o -​ hair, hair follicle ​ the skin.   lip/o -​ fat ​ 5.​Eccrine glands​: aKA sweat glands, these glands secrete sweat to cool off the    rhytid/o -​ wrinkle ​ body.   6.S​ cratch allergy Test​: a procedure in which multiple needles with different  albin/o -​ white ​ Diseases:​ ​ 1.B​ asal Cell Carcinoma​: a slow-growing, Malignant cancer that affects the basal layer substances/ common allergens are scratched onto the skin to test for any    Of the epidermis allergies.   2.A​ lbinism​: a genetic condition where 7.​HYperesthesia:​ Hyperesthesia means increased sensitivity.   8.1​ st Degree Burn​: A first degree burn is characterized by redness and    The production of melanin (the pigment Cells of the skin) are disrupted which hyperesthesia but no blisters. THese burns only affect the epidermis.   Results in very pale skin and white hair. 9.​2nd Degree burn​: 2nd Degree burns have epidermal and dermal lesions,   3.​Eczema:​ a chronic, inflammatory condition characterized by redness, itchiness, dry skin, and redness, blisters and hyperesthesia.   10.​3rd Degree Burn​: 3rd degree burns include the Destruction of the  Swelling. Epidermis and the dermis with severe hyperesthesia or anesthesia   4.​Scleroderma:​ A chronic, progressive skin disease (numbness)   That causes the connective tissue of the skin to harden .   And Shrink                

    The Integumentary System Continued       Careers:      Dermatologist: a​ dermatologist is someone who   Treats and diagnoses disorders or diseases of the   skin, hair, and nails and may perform surgery   When needed.   Dermatology technician:​ ​Dermatology technicians assist   Dermatologists or physician’s assistants and they take the   Medical history and vitals of patients as well as prep them for procedures​ .   Plastic Surgeon: P​ lastic surgeons specialize in reconstructive   Surgery, which can restore the form or function of a body part after it   Has been damage, and aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery, which is surgery that changes   The appearance or form of a body part.       Diagnostic/ surgical Procedures:   Allergy Skin Test:​ ​An allergen test that involves scratching the forearm with tiny needles that have various substances applied to  each to identify any reactions to the substances.   Autograft:​ ​Transfer of a patient’s tissue from one part of the body to another through surgery  Dermatoplasty:​ ​ (AKA skin graft)​ A​ procedure that replaces damaged skin with donor skin from a different region of the body                     

THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM  Terminology:​ F​ unction:T​ he function of the musculoskeletal system is to    My/o - m​ uscle​ ​Provide support, structure, stability, and movement to the Body  Myel/o - B​ one marrow; spinal cord  Oste/o - ​Bone     Cost/o - ​Rib   Crani/o - ​Skull ​Vocabulary​:     -Pexy - ​surgical fixation​ Chondr/o - ​Cartilage​ ​1.L​ ong Bones ​- A type of bone that have a larger length then width and are  Arthr/o - j​ oint -Plegia - ​paralysis ​ found in the extremities of the body.   Kinesi/o - m​ ovement 2.S​ hort Bones ​- A Type of bone that is cube-shaped and spongy. This bone is    F​ ound in the hands and feet.    3.​Epiphyseal Plate -​ AKA the epiphyseal line or growth plate, the Epiphyseal plate   ​is ​An area of cartilage tissue that is always being replaced by new bone   Tissue. as the bone grows, the plate calcifies and disappears once the bone   Reaches full growth.    ​4.​Hematopoiesis ​- The production of blood cells in the bone marrow    ​5.​bone density test​ - an x-ray test that determines changes in the   d​ ensity of bone   6.​Voluntary muscles​ - muscles that move in response to conscious control  7​ .I​ nvoluntary muscles​ - muscles that move without the need of conscious  8.​origin​ - The origin of a muscle is the point of attachment that doesn't   move when contraction occurs.   9. ​Insertion​ - The insertion of a muscle is the point of attachment that  does move when contraction occurs.    10.​electromyogram​ -an image recording of a muscle contracting when   Stimulated by an electrical shock.                    

The Musculoskeletal System continued  Diseases:    1.​Myeloma​ - a cancer of the plasma cells that​ ​Begins in the bone marrow    2.H​ erniated Disk​ - A condition that occurs when An intervertebral disk has    Ruptured or slipped out of place    3. ​Duchenne muscular dystrophy ​- a progressive Disease that weakens the    shoulder and pelvic girdle muscles. DMD is a sex-linked recessive trait    And usually affects males.    4.​Impingement Syndrome​ - A​ condition that is caused by the compression of    The shoulder tendons by the surrounding bone.    5.​Fascitis:​ inflammation of a fascia (a band of fibrous tissue that   Surrounds a muscle or group of muscles)   6.​Spondylosis:​ Stiffening of the spine   Orthopedic Surgeon: o​ rthopedic surgeons treat and    Diagnose spinal disorder, sports-related injuries, Arthritis   and fractures.    Sports Medicine Physician: T​ reats and helps prevent injuries that are    related to sports.    Exercise Physiologist:​ ​A healthcare professional that performs tests   Involving exercise to evaluate a patient’s cardiovascular and metabolic   Condition as well as develop personalized workout plans based on their patient’s needs.   Prosthetist: ​A person that creates a personalized artificial limbs for amputees or patients with a   Congenital deformity.                 e     

The Nervous System   Terminology: ​ F​ unction: t​ he function of the nervous system is to​ r​ eceive sensory input,   neur/o - n​ erve process and interpret the input, and to produce a motor output through  Encephal/o -​ brain effectors.   myel/o - b​ one marrow; spinal cord      ambul/o - ​to walk    -esthesia - ​sensation ​ ​Vocabulary:   mening/o - ​meninges ​ 1. ​Central Nervous System​: A subdivision of the nervous system that consists   psych/o -​ mind ​ Concuss/o - s​ haken together ​ of the Brain and Spinal cord and receives, processes, and responds to sensory   2.P​ eripheral Nervous System​: A subdivision of the nervous system comprised  Diseases: ​ of all the other nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord. It   1.A​ lzheimer’s Disease​: A form of dementia receives any sensory stimuli from the outside environment and sends it  to the CNS.  That results from the deterioration of 3.N​ eurons:​ (Aka nerve cells) Found in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral   Nerve cells in the frontal and occipital lobes. Nerves, these cells conduct electrical impulses in response to an external or  Symptoms include progressive and permanent ​ Memory loss, loss of intellect, speech and motor ​internal stimulus.   4.​Sensory Neurons​: Nerve cells that conduct electrical impulses to the brain   Issues, apathy, and disorientation. And spinal cord.   2.​Cerebral Palsy​: a disorder that causes disturbances 5.M​ otor Neurons:​ Nerve cells that receive impulses from the CNS and   To movement and muscle tone and is caused by communicate those impulses to the rest of the body.   6.N​ euroglial cells:​ specialized cells that are responsible for supporting the    Damage or a defect to the brain prior to birth. 3.G​ uillain-Barre Syndrome​: inflammation of vital functions of the nervous system and provide protective insulation for  Multiple peripheral nerves and causes gradual nerve cells.   Muscle weakness in the extremities, which can 7. ​BRain:​ A fist-sized organ that processes and interprets sensory information  Eventually lead to paralysis. This syndrome occurs and is responsible for important mental functions like thinking, planning,  Typically after recovering from an infectious remembering, reasoning, and expressing emotions.   Disease. 8.​Spinal cord​: a column of nerve tissue that connects the CNS to the rest of   4.​Hydrocephalus:​ The accumulation of cerebro- Spinal fluid inside the brain’s ventricles, which the nerves in the body and provides support and balance.  9.E​ lectroencephalogram:​ (AKA EEG) a record of the electrical impulses in the  Can lead to the enlargement of the head and brain brain, used to diagnose conditions that affect brain function and    Damage. This commonly affects young children. Consciousness.    10.L​ umbar Puncture Spinal Tap​: a procedure where a needle is inserted into the   Space between two lumbar vertebrae to remove excess cerebrospinal fluid for   Evaluation or treatment.      

The Nervous System Continued  Careers:    Neurosurgeon: A​ physician that specializes in the   Treatment and diagnosis of diseases and conditions  Of the nervous system.  Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist: A​ n END   Technologist uses specialized equipment to monitor   A patient’s nervous system.                                     

The Special Senses   Terminology:​ F​ unction: ​The special senses are an essential part of the nervous system’s   irid/o - iris sensory input function. Our sense of taste, touch, smell, hearing, and sight   ot/o - ear help gather information about the environment around us to be sent to the    tympan/o - tympanic membrane brain for processing.   ophthalm/o - e​ ye​ ​Vocabulary:     -cusis - h​ earing​ 1.E​ ye​: The eye is a spherical organ that sits inside and is protected by the      -opia - v​ ision condition​   -metry - ​process of measuring​ orbital socket of the skull as well as the conjunctiva, sclera, and cornea.  2.​Conjunctiva​: A clear, mucous membrane that lines the anterior eye and  Eyelid.    Diseases: ​ 3.​Sclera:​ (AKA “the WHites of the eyes”) The fibrous outer membrane of the eye  1.​Diabetic retinopathy​: A diabetes that maintains shape and protects the delicate inner layers of tissue.    Complication that is characterized by 4.C​ ornea​: The transparent anterior part of the sclera that has the strongest    retinal damage leading to vision loss optical power of the eye and protects the pupil and iris.    2.​Acoustic Neuroma​: a benign tumor 5.O​ uter ear​: The outermost part of the ear which includes the auricle, auditory    Of the auditory nerve and causes hearing loss canal, and ceruminous glands and is involved with hearing.    Ringing in the ears, and problems with 6.M​ iddle ear​: the air-filled cavity of the ear following the outer ear that sits    Physical balance. Within the temporal bone. Structures of the middle ear (Malleus, incus, and   3.​Dysguesia:​ A taste condition where the gustatory stapes) are responsible for transmitting vibrations to the fluid of the inner   Sense is impared resulting in either unpleasant ear.   Taste sensation when previously the sensation was 7.​Nose:​ The structure of the body responsible for our sense of smell; olfactory  Pleasant or the perception of taste when no stimulus receptor cells and olfactory hairs generate a neural impulse when stimulated   Is present. By odor molecules.    4. ​Neuropathy​: A disease of the nerves that involves 8.T​ ongue​: The structure responsible for our gustatory (taste) sense which uses    Pain or loss of sensation, usually in the extremities. Taste buds located inside the papillae of the tongue to distinguish many   Different tastes and textures of food.    9.S​ kin​: The largest organ of the body that deals with our sense of touch using   Careers: ​ Sensory receptors to sense touch, pressure, and pain.   10.P​ recision Nerve Exams:​ A group of neurological exams that evaluates five    Optometrist​: A​ n optometrist is responsible for​ Different kinds of responses to look for central or peripheral nervous system   issues.   Performing eye exams and diagnosing diseases​ And conditions of the eye.      Audiologist: ​an audiologist tests patients for      Hearing loss as well as balance, hearing, and   Other related disorders,     

  The eye labeled     The Ear labeled The skin labeled     The nose labeled The tongue labeled            

The Cardiovascular System   Terminology:​ F​ unction: T​ he Cardiovascular System’s function is to circulate oxygen-rich   Cardi/o - h​ eart ​ ​ blood throughout the body.   angi/o - v​ essel (blood) ​ hem/o, hemat/o - ​blood ​ V​ ocabulary:    thromb/o -​ clot ​ leuk/o - ​white ​ 1.​Heart​: The heart is a hollow, contractile organ that takes deoxygenated blood    erythr/o -​ red ​ arteri/o - ​artery ​ and pump its to the lungs to oxygenate it and pump it to the rest of the body.   Brady- s​ low ​ 2.P​ ulmonary Circulation:​ The circulation of blood from the heart to the lungs   Tachy- ​fast​ -emia - b​ lood condition ​ and back to the heart. This circulation is where the blood becomes oxygenated.   3.S​ ystemic Circulation:​ The type of circulation where the heart pumps    Diseases: ​ oxygenated blood to the rest of the body.   1.M​ yocardial Infarction​:(AKA a Heart Attack) 4.V​ eins:​ veins carry deoxygenated blood to the heart to be oxygenated  2.​Arteriosclerosis:​ The thickening, Hardening, And loss of elasticity Of the walls of the arteries. 5.Arteries: Carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.    3.C​ ardiac Tamponade​: A pathological condition where Excess fluid builds up in the pericardium   6.S​ ystole​: Contraction of the Ventricles    Of the heart.   4. ​Mitral valve prolapse​: Condition where   7.​Diastole:​ Relaxation of the ventricles.    The mitral valve between the left atrium and   Left ventricle doesn’t close properly; can cause   8.​Blood Pressure:​ The pressure of blood exerted on the wall of an artery or vein  Blood to leak back into the left atrium.     9.​Angiogram​: A test that uses a contrast dye and camera to capture images of        blood flow through the arteries and veins.   10.C​ ardiac Catheterization​: Insertion of a tiny tube through the femoral artery     up into the heart to diagnose heart disease and conditions.    

The Cardiovascular System Continued     Diagnostic/ Surgical procedure Procedures:   Careers:  ​ Nuclear Ventriculography​: a​ non-invasive procedure  ​ ​ where a radioactive substance is injected into a patient to   1.Cardiothoracic Surgeon: see images of the volume of blood that is being pumped by   A doctor that specializes in performing surgery​ On the organs (heart, Lungs, Esophagus, etc.) ​ e​ ither the left or right ventricles of the heart.    of the chest cavity and also diagnosing diseases ​ ​Exercise Stress Test​: P​ hysical evaluation of a patient’s   And conditions of those organs​ c​ ardiovascular system during exercise, usually a treadmill,   2.Clinical Cardiac Perfusionist: measures oxygen consumption and heart activity.    Clinical cardiac perfusionists operate ​ H​ eart Transplantation:​ ​the transfer and grafting of a  Machines that are necessary for providing ​ Artificial or temporary circulatory or ​live heart from a patient that was clinically brain-dead but on  Respiratory function to a patient during ​life-support to another patient.   3. Electrophysiology Cardiologist:   Blood Flow through the heart  A physician that deals specifically with the electrical  signals Within the heart to help diagnose and treat  heart Arrhythmias.                                    

The Respiratory System   Terminology​: ​Function:​ The function of the respiratory system is to inhale fresh air,   bronch/o - b​ ronchus; bronchial tube ​ ​ exchange carbon dioxide for oxygen, and exhale carbon dioxide.   cyan/o - b​ lue​ ​Vocabulary:     laryng/o - ​larynx​ 1. L​ ungs​: Two spongy, air-filled organs that are the main structures of the    pleur/o - ​pleura​ pneum/o - l​ ung; air​ Respiratory System    pulmon/o - l​ ung​ thorac/o - c​ hest​ 2.N​ asal Cavity:​ The nasal cavity warms and humidifies the air as it enters the  trache/o - ​trachea; windpipe​ Oxy - ​oxygen​ body and also filters out any airborne particles  -oxia - ​oxygen condition​ 3.P​ harynx​: (AKA the throat) the pharynx is a passageway for air, food and   Diseases:​ liquids    4.L​ arynx:​ (AKA the voice box) The larynx is a structure that contains the vocal  cords and conducts air through the trachea to help you speak   5.​Trachea:​ (AKA the windpipe) A tube-shaped structure that is the passageway  1.​Cheyne-Stokes respiration​: an unusual of air to and from the lungs  Breathing pattern that includes periods of 6.​Bronchi​: Small passageways inside the lungs that allows for air conduction  Not breathing (apnea) followed by gradually And the act of gas exchange    Increasing respirations. 7.V​ entilation:​ ventilation is the process by which air moves in and out of   2.​Stridor​: A harsh, high-pitched sound during Respiration that indicates the obstruction of the lungs (breathing in and out)    8.R​ espiration​:the exchange of carbon dioxide for oxygen and there are two  The airway. types:external, where the gas exchange is between the atmosphere and body cells,   3.E​ mphysema​:A pulmonary disease characterized by and internal, where the exchange is on a cellular level  The abnormal increase in alveoli size and loss of 9.P​ ulmonary angiography​: Use of contrast dye to see an x-ray image of a   Elasticity; causes shortness of breath and impaired patient’s arteries and veins.    Heart function 10.S​ putum cytology​: Microscopic examination of a patient’s lung secretions    4. ​Pleural effusion​: Escape of fluid into the pleural to test for cancerous cells.   Cavity and is caused by excess fluid buildup in the    Pleural space.   Careers:    Respiratory Therapist: A​ respiratory therapist   Interviews and cares for patients with breathing  Or cardiopulmonary disorders.   Pulmonologist: ​ a physician that specializes in diseases and   disorders Related to the organs of the respiratory system.   Oxygen Therapist: P​ rovide respiratory care under the authority   Of a respiratory therapist or physician    

     The Digestive System   Terminology​: F​ unction:​ T​ he function of the Digestive system is to intake food or liquid,        cholecyst/o - ​gallbladder ​ ​ break it down into smaller pieces, absorb the nutrients and expel the waste left   enter/o -​ small intestine ​ ​ behind.   col/o, colon/o - l​ arge intestine ​ V​ ocabulary:   hepat/o - l​ iver ​ 1.Salivary glands: there are three types: Sublingual, submandibular, and the    gastr/o -​ stomach ​ parotid, and they all secrete amylase which is an enzyme that breaks down    or/o - ​mouth ​ starch.   chol/e - g​ all; bile ​ 2.Mastication:(AKA chewing) a process where the teeth and tongue physically    proct/o - r​ ectum; anus ​ breakdown food before it enters the esophagus    -pepsia -​ digestion ​ 3.Pharynx: A passageway for food, liquid, and air at the back of the oral   Diseases:​ cavity.    1. ​Anorexia Nervosa​: a condition 4.Esophagus: a tube-shaped structure that is a passageway for food and liquid   That includes self-deprivation of food to the stomach   And pathological weight loss; has extremely 5.Stomach: A sac-like organ that receives food from the esophagus to further    Detrimental effects on digestive system despite It down using digestive secretions such as enzymes and acid    Being a primarily psychiatric condition. 6. Small intestine: a 17 - 20 foot passageway that continues the chemical   2.​ Cholelithiasis:​ (AKA gallstones) An abnormal breakdown of food  Condition that involves the production of stones 7. Large intestine: (AKA the colon) the large intestine is where any excess   In the gallbladder. Water from the waste left over from the small intestine is absorbed; what’s  3.​ Colon cancer​: the growth of malignant left enters the rectum  Tumors of the glandular tissues in either the 8.Rectum: A sac that stores solid waste before it is expelled from the body   Colon, rectum, or both. Through the anus.    4.​ Esophageal Varices:​ Swollen and twisted veins 9.Capsle endoscopy: a microscopic, wireless camera is used to take images of the  In the distal part of the esophagus or upper stomach digestive tract    Careers: ​ 10. Liver Profile: A blood test that measures the different enzymes of the liver   Registered Dietitian: A​ person that ​ and the resulting waste products.    Specializes in the preparation and serving Of food in a variety of settings   and can curate a specialized diet to fit a patient’s Condition or needs.  Gastroenterologist:​ ​A physician That specializes in and treats diseases   and conditions Related to the organs and structures of the Digestive tract.   Proctologist: ​A physician that specializes in diseases and conditions   Associated with the colon, rectum, or anus.    

    The Urinary System     F​ unction:​ T​ he function of the urinary system is to filter the blood for    Terminology:​ metabolic waste and to store and excrete this waste.   cyst/o -​ cyst; fluid sac; bladder nephr/o -​ kidney ​ V​ ocabulary  1.K​ idneys:​ two bean-shaped organs located on either side of the abdomen and  ren/o -​ kidney ​ pyel/o -​ renal pelvis ​ are responsible for filtering out waste, ions, and excess water to turn it in   -cele - ​hernia; swelling; protrusion ​ -lysis - ​breakdown; separation; loosening ​ urine    -uria - ​urine condition ​ 2.U​ reters​: two narrow tubes that transport urine from the renal pelvises of.    -pexy -​ surgical fixation ​ -ectasis - ​dilation; expansion ​ the kidney to the urinary bladder for storage and, later, excretion.   3.​Urinary Bladder​: a hollow, muscular organ that serves as a storage place for   Diseases: 4.​Urethra​: a tube that transports urine from the urinary bladder to the outside    1.N​ ephrosclerosis​:the arterial walls of the kidneys ​ of the body    5.R​ enal Cortex​: the outer layer of the kidney and contains Nephrons, which  become narrow and thickened commonly are responsible for the filtration, reabsorption, and secretion processes to   due to High Blood Pressure; can lead to renal help form urine.  6.​Renal Medulla:​ The inner layer of the kidney that contains triangle-   ischemia 2.​Polycystic kidney disease​: Development of cysts shaped tissue called medullary pyramids that each carry urine to the renal  On the kidney which can cause enlargement calyces from the renal cortex.   And impaired function. 7.R​ enal Pelvis​: The widened upper region of the ureters and is on the medial  3.​Urinary Tract Infection​: an infection that originates From the bladder and causes painful side of each kidney.   8.U​ rinary meatus:​ (AKA the external urethral orifice) the opening in the  urination, fever, fatigue, urinary urgency, and Urethra where urine exits the body.   lower back pain. 9.U​ rinalysis​: A test that checks for any abnormalities in the urine that   4.​ Vesicovaginal Fistula​: Abnormal opening between may indicate a disease or condition.  the bladder and vagina; caused by tissue damage and 10.​Renal Angiogram​: A type of x-ray that uses a camera and contrast dye to  leads to Urinary and fecal incontinence. take images of blood flow through the kidney’s blood vessels.     Careers    Urologist: A​ physician that specializes in the N​ ephrologist: A​ physician that treats and diagnoses   Diseases and conditions of the urinary system Disorders and conditions related to the kidneys.   And the male reproductive tract. 

  The Urinary System Labeled   The Kidneys Labeled  

    The Reproductive System (Female)   Terminology:​ F​ unction: T​ he function of the female reproductive system is to produce   cervic/o - ​neck, cervix  offspring and to maintain it until it is born.   colp/o - v​ agina V​ ocabulary:   embry/o - e​ mbryo  1. U​ terus:​ the hollow muscular organ between bladder and rectum and is the   fet/o -​ fetus l​ ocation in which the zygote implants itself to began life as an embryo  gynec/o - ​female, woman  2.​Ovaries:​ two small organs that contain the eggs (ova) which are the female  salpiing/o -​ Eustacahian, fallopian tube  sex cells    -cyesis - s​ tate of pregnancy  3.F​ allopian Tubes:​ the fallopian tubes are where the ovum makes its way towards   -gravida -​ pregnant  the uterus or is the location where conception occurs   -plasia - d​ evelopment, format  4. V​ agina​: A tube-like structure that is where the monthly menses flows out,   Ec- - ​out, outside  the location of sperm reception, and also serves as the birth canal when   Diseases:  a baby is being born    1.​Abruptio Placentae​: Placenta separates from the 5.​Vulva:​ the external structure of the female reproductive system  Uterine wall before birth of fetus  6.​Mammary Glands​: glands within the breasts that mature once puberty is  2.​ Ectopic pregnancy:​ Zygote implants itself reached and are responsible for milk production (lactation) during pregnancy    Outside uterus (often fallopian tube); leads to 7.​Pregnancy​: the period of time where a fetus develops inside the mother’s   Termination; can threaten life of mother  uterus, or womb, usually lasting 4o weeks.    3.​Polycystic ovarian Syndrome:​ hormonal 8.L​ abor​: Labor is the process when the baby is ready to be born and begins to   Disorder characterized by abnormal menstrual exit the uterus through the birth canal.  Cycle, excessive facial and body hair, and multiple 9:​Placenta​: a sac on the wall of the uterus that provides oxygen and nutrients   Cysts on the ovaries to the fetus  4.P​ seudocyesis:​ Psychosomatic disorder; female 10:​Umbilical cord​: a tube of tissue that connects the fetus to the placenta  Believes she is pregnant and may experience pregnancy   symptoms If not pregnant.   Careers:   Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN): O​ bstetricians/Gynecologists ​Certified Nurse-Midwife: ​A registered nurse that has   provide Healthcare before, during, and after pregnancy; Care for, treat, additional Training in OBstetrics and Gynecology; help with   And diagnose conditions and diseases of the Female Reproductive female medical needs and help deliver babies   System       

The Female Reproductive System cont.     Structures of the Female reproductive system       Diagram of Pregnancy    

  The Male Reproductive System   Terminology​: ​Function: ​The function of the male reproductive system is to facilitate  andr/o -​ male  c​ onception, produce sperm, and deliver sperm to female reproductive system.  gon/o - s​ eed    V​ ocabulary:       olig/o - s​ canty    1.​Scrotum:​ a sac-like pouch that contains and protects the testes     orch/o, orchi/o, orchid/o - t​ estis,​ ​testicles ​ 2.T​ estes​: (aka the testicles) the male gonads that produce sperm and       prostat/o - p​ rostate  testosterone.     semin/i - s​ emen  3.P​ enis​: the external structure of the male reproductive system that is   urethr/o - ​urethra  is responsible for sexual intercourse and urination; contains male   vas/o - v​ essel,​ ​duct  urethra.  -ectomy - s​ urgical removal,​ e​ xcision  4.​Prostate Gland:​ A gland inferior to the urinary bladder that secretes a  Diseases:  ​ ​fluid that lowers the acidity of semen.  1.A​ norchia:​ absence of one or both  5.S​ eminal Vesicles:​ 2 glands at the base of the urinary bladder and are  Testes since birth responsible for producing semen.  2.B​ enign Prostatic Hyperplasia​: the Abnormal 6.​Semen:​ a fluid expelled during sexual intercourse that nourishes and   Enlargement of the prostate gland contains the sperm (male gametes).  3.T​ esticular torsion​: Twisting of the spermatic cord 7. U​ rethra​: a tube-like structure that is the passageway for semen and urine  Which cuts off the blood supply in males.    4.I​ nfertility:​ the inability of a couple to achieve 8.G​ lans Penis:​ the sensitive region at the distal end of the penis which   Pregnancy after one year or more of unprotected contains the external urethral orifice (where semen/urine is expelled)  sex.  9.P​ repuce​: (AKA the foreskin) a flap of skin that covers the glans penis  5.​Trichomoniasis​: a parasitic infection that and is often removed after birth through circumcision  Causes penile discharge and pain. 10.​Prostate Biopsy​: removal of a piece of prostate tissue to test for prostate  Careers:   or any other prostate conditions.  1.Urologist: ​A physician that specializes in the   Urinary tract as well as the male reproductive   System and any diseases or conditions that may   Affect either.   2. Andrologist:​ A​ physician that helps deal   With issues related to male health and more  Specifically, the reproductive system.    Male reproductive system Labeled 

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