Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Act of giving birth
A)menstruation
B)myometrium
C)neonatology
D)obstetrics
E)orifice
F)ovarian follicle
G)ovulation
H)ovum
I)parturition
J)perineum

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Act of giving birth
A)menstruation
B)myometrium
C)neonatology
D)obstetrics
E)orifice
F)ovarian follicle
G)ovulation
H)ovum
I)parturition
J)perineum

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Parturition is the act of giving birth.

Answer: D 
 Obstetrics is the field of medicine that specializes in pregnancy and childbirth.

Answer: F 
 An ovarian follicle is a fluid-filled sac in the ovary that contains an immature egg.

Answer: G 
 Ovulation is the release of a mature egg from the ovary.

Answer: H 
 An ovum (also known as an egg cell) is the female reproductive cell that can be fertilized by sperm.

Answer: A 
 Menstruation is the monthly shedding of the lining of the uterus in females who are not pregnant.

Answer: B 
 The myometrium is the smooth muscle tissue of the uterus that contracts during labor to facilitate childbirth.

Answer: E 
 An orifice is an opening or passage through the body, such as the vagina or anus.

Answer: J 
 The perineum is the area between the genitals and anus in both males and females.

Answer: C 
 Neonatology is the field of medicine that deals with the care of newborn infants, especially those who are premature or ill.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings