OVERVIEW MATERNAL, NEWBORN, AND
WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Vulva - CORRECT-ANSWERS- external female genitalia
Function:
Protects the urethra and vaginal openings
Highly sensitive to touch to increase female pleasure during sexual arousal
Structures: Mon pubis, labia majora and minora, perineum.
internal female reproductive organs - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Ovaries
Fallopian tubes
Uterus (corpus (body) and cervix)
Vagina
follicular phase of ovarian cycle - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Increase FSH & LH
Meiotic division - oocytes (maturation of egg)
Increased estrogen builds up in the uterus
Maturation of Graafian follicle @ day 14
ovulation phase of ovarian cycle - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
The follicle releases a mature ovum
Temperature changes - increase with progesterone
Midcycle pain
1
,Corpus luteum increases progesterone
Endometrial cycle - CORRECT-ANSWERS- menstrual, proliferative,
secretory, ischemic
internal male reproductive organs - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Testes
Ductal system
Accessory glands
Testes - CORRECT-ANSWERS- -Sperm production
Testosterone synthesis
Ductal system - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Vas deferens (sperm transport)
Spermatic cord
Urethra
Accessory glands - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Seminal vesicles
Prostate gland
Bulbourethral glands
Fraternal (dizygotic) twins - CORRECT-ANSWERS- 2 separate ova and 2
separate spermatozoa
identical (monozygotic) twins - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Single ovum
2
,Embryonic layers - CORRECT-ANSWERS- ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm
Ectoderm - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Forms the CNS, special senses, and skin
glands
Mesoderm - CORRECT-ANSWERS- forms skeletal, urinary, circulatory, and
reproductive organs
Endoderm - CORRECT-ANSWERS- forms the respiratory system, liver,
pancreas, and digestive system
Normal volume of amniotic fluid - CORRECT-ANSWERS- 800-1200ml is the
normal volume of....
oligohydramnios - CORRECT-ANSWERS- too little amniotic fluid
<500ml
polyhydramnios - CORRECT-ANSWERS- too much amniotic fluid
>2000ml
Amniotic fluid - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Protects against mechanical injury (cushion)
Temperature stability
Allows for fetal movement
permits symmetric growth and development
Enhances musculoskeletal development
Umbilical cord - CORRECT-ANSWERS- -Baby's lifeline
3
, The structure consists of 2 arteries and 1 vein.
Inch in diameter
22 inches long (approx)
Supplies blood and nutrients to the baby
Placenta function - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Provides the fetus with O2 and nutrients
Removal of fetal CO2 and other waste products
Secretes hormones
Placenta structure - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Maternal uterine artery/vein
Fetal umbilical artery/vein
Hormones secreted by placenta - CORRECT-ANSWERS- HPL
Estrogen
Progesterone
Relaxin
HPL (human placental lactogen) - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Ensures food for
the fetus
Estrogen for the fetus - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Builds
Progesterone for the fetus - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Quiets
Relaxin for the fetus - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Relaxes the fetus
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WOMEN'S HEALTH CARE EXAM WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025
Vulva - CORRECT-ANSWERS- external female genitalia
Function:
Protects the urethra and vaginal openings
Highly sensitive to touch to increase female pleasure during sexual arousal
Structures: Mon pubis, labia majora and minora, perineum.
internal female reproductive organs - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Ovaries
Fallopian tubes
Uterus (corpus (body) and cervix)
Vagina
follicular phase of ovarian cycle - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Increase FSH & LH
Meiotic division - oocytes (maturation of egg)
Increased estrogen builds up in the uterus
Maturation of Graafian follicle @ day 14
ovulation phase of ovarian cycle - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
The follicle releases a mature ovum
Temperature changes - increase with progesterone
Midcycle pain
1
,Corpus luteum increases progesterone
Endometrial cycle - CORRECT-ANSWERS- menstrual, proliferative,
secretory, ischemic
internal male reproductive organs - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Testes
Ductal system
Accessory glands
Testes - CORRECT-ANSWERS- -Sperm production
Testosterone synthesis
Ductal system - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Vas deferens (sperm transport)
Spermatic cord
Urethra
Accessory glands - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Seminal vesicles
Prostate gland
Bulbourethral glands
Fraternal (dizygotic) twins - CORRECT-ANSWERS- 2 separate ova and 2
separate spermatozoa
identical (monozygotic) twins - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Single ovum
2
,Embryonic layers - CORRECT-ANSWERS- ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm
Ectoderm - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Forms the CNS, special senses, and skin
glands
Mesoderm - CORRECT-ANSWERS- forms skeletal, urinary, circulatory, and
reproductive organs
Endoderm - CORRECT-ANSWERS- forms the respiratory system, liver,
pancreas, and digestive system
Normal volume of amniotic fluid - CORRECT-ANSWERS- 800-1200ml is the
normal volume of....
oligohydramnios - CORRECT-ANSWERS- too little amniotic fluid
<500ml
polyhydramnios - CORRECT-ANSWERS- too much amniotic fluid
>2000ml
Amniotic fluid - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Protects against mechanical injury (cushion)
Temperature stability
Allows for fetal movement
permits symmetric growth and development
Enhances musculoskeletal development
Umbilical cord - CORRECT-ANSWERS- -Baby's lifeline
3
, The structure consists of 2 arteries and 1 vein.
Inch in diameter
22 inches long (approx)
Supplies blood and nutrients to the baby
Placenta function - CORRECT-ANSWERS-
Provides the fetus with O2 and nutrients
Removal of fetal CO2 and other waste products
Secretes hormones
Placenta structure - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Maternal uterine artery/vein
Fetal umbilical artery/vein
Hormones secreted by placenta - CORRECT-ANSWERS- HPL
Estrogen
Progesterone
Relaxin
HPL (human placental lactogen) - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Ensures food for
the fetus
Estrogen for the fetus - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Builds
Progesterone for the fetus - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Quiets
Relaxin for the fetus - CORRECT-ANSWERS- Relaxes the fetus
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