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The male reproductive system
Describe the seminiferous tubules...,
Describe the capsule of the penis,
What is the tunica vaginalis
31  cards
The female reproductive system
Why do women get sharp pain at ov...,
What protects us from ovarian cancer,
What is an ovarian cyst
47  cards
The pelvic floor
What are the functions of the pel...,
In what ways does the pelvic floo...,
How does suspension allow the pel...
37  cards
Development of reproductive tracts
How is the development of the gi ...,
What determines the chromosomal s...,
What is the indifferent stage of ...
20  cards
Gametogenesis
What happens to germ cells once t...,
What determines the sex of the of...,
Summarise oogenesis in females
32  cards
Puberty and the HPG axis
What is puberty,
What influences the timing of pub...,
What is the critical weight for p...
45  cards
Menstrual disorders
What is amenorrhoea,
What is primary amenorrhoea,
What is secondary amenorrhoea
51  cards
Menopause
What is the menopause,
What is climacteric,
What is menopausal transition
41  cards
Menstrual cycle
How long is the menstrual cycle,
Compare the lengths of the luteal...,
What are the feedback mechanisms ...
26  cards
Sex and fertilisation
Briefly outline spermatogenesis,
What is the sperm s journey throu...,
What makes up the semen
44  cards
The placenta
Where does the placenta come from,
What are the foetal membranes,
Why is week 2 known as the week o...
32  cards
Maternal physiology
What does the body need to adapt ...,
What drives the adaptations of th...,
Why does immunity change in pregn...
59  cards
Foetal growth and development
What is the foetal period,
Compare patterns of growth in the...,
Outline stage one of normal intra...
40  cards
Foetal physiology
What vessels make up the materno ...,
Outline foetal circulation,
How is the movement of oxygen fro...
27  cards
Tumours of the reproductive tracts
Define tumour,
Define neoplasm,
Define malignant neoplasm
16  cards
Labour and birth
Define labour,
What are the 3 key processes of l...,
What triggers labour
50  cards
The post-partum period
How long does the post partum per...,
Define the post partum period,
What happens during the post part...
39  cards
Infections of the reproductive tract
Give some examples of stis,
Give some examples of non sti inf...,
What are the sexual behaviours th...
46  cards
Contraception and infertility
Define contraception,
What are the different methods of...,
What are some methods of natural ...
49  cards
Infertility
Define infertility,
What is primary infertility,
What is secondary infertility
23  cards

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