Lesson 882 of 1524
Genitourinary and Reproductive Systems
Ovulation occurs when an egg is released from the ovary and generally occurs once a month
Practice this chapterOvulation occurs when an egg is released from the ovary and generally occurs once a month The major organs of the male genitourinary system are the penis and testicles.
Other structures in the genitourinary system are the bulbourethral glands and the prostate gland The major organs of the female genitourinary system are the uterus and ovaries.
genitourinary system — encompasses the organs of both the reproductive and urinary systems. egg — released from the ovary and generally occurs once a month. ovulation — release of an egg from one of the ovaries. continuous bladder irrigation (CBI) — procedure in which a three-way urinary catheter is used to constantly irrigate the bladder and allow for adequate urinary drainage.
Worked example
What does “genitourinary system” mean in Genitourinary and Reproductive Systems?
- 1Use the wording this chapter gives for genitourinary system.
- 2The book says: encompasses the organs of both the reproductive and urinary systems.
- 3Do not use the meaning of egg. That term means released from the ovary and generally occurs once a month.
Result: encompasses the organs of both the reproductive and urinary systems
Why. That is the meaning this chapter gives for genitourinary system.
Do not swap genitourinary system and egg. genitourinary system means encompasses the organs of both the reproductive and urinary systems. egg means released from the ovary and generally occurs once a month.
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