Bio 106 Medicine, Women and Biology Midterm Study Guide

Midterm 1 – March 20, 2014 Study Guide

Know internal and external female reproductive system

http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/ap/maderap/student/olc/chap17labeling.mhtml

--Know what they do--

Fallopian tubes-

uterus -- nourishing the embryo, menstration, labor-

ovary-

follicle-

cervix-

vagina-

endometrium-

labia majora

labia minora

clitoris

anus

Know functions of the uterus-

Know birth control methods (natural, medicinal, and sterilization -- male and female sterilization)

Know diseases that can affect a pregnant woman

cats and cat litter one -- toxoplasmosis

processed meats one -- listeriosis

Know what role the environment has in our lives and some examples

terratigen - any outside chemical that can harm the fetus (air pollution, etc)

Know vaccinations and their relationship to pregnancy

know at least 1 or more that can/can't be given to a pregnant woman

ex. the flu shot but not the mist b/c the mist has actual live virus

Know complications that can arise during pregnancy

gestational diabetes

preeclampsia

Know signs and challenges during puberty (specifically females)

know the order pubic hair or breast buds first, all the way to mensturation

breasts

pubic hair

body growth

first period

underarm hair

acne

Know infertility - male and female

reasons exists

what tests to determine

treatment options

know one reproductive technology well, IVF or InVitro

Know STIs/STDs

be familiar and know a few very well

Know the fertilization process

fertilization happens in the fallopian tubes

how long does the sperm take to reach

how far does it have to swim

Know the menstrual cycle

estrogen increases before ovulation and thickens the uterine lining

progesterone maintains the lining, and when it tapers down, the uterus sheds its lining

Know genetics

The exam is worth 100 points, consists of 28 questions, and each question’s point...