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Vulva

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external genitalia of female, includes pubic hair, mons veneris, labia majora/minora, clitoris, urinary/vaginal openings

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Mons veneris

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“mound of venus”, area covering pubic bone, hundreds of nerve endings

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Labia majora

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outer lips extends downward from mons on each side of vulva, begins next to thigh, extends inward, skin is usually darker than thighs

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Labia minora

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inner lips, hairless folds of skin that join prepuce

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Prepuce

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clitoral hood

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Labiaplasty

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labia is made bigger/smaller by surgery, 3rd fastest growing cosmetic procedure

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Clitoris

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external glans and shaft, increase in size during ovulation, more sensitive to touch than vagina

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Clitoridectomy

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removal of clitoris

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Genital infibulation

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clitoris and labia are cut off, both sides of vulva are scraped raw, stitched with thorns, increased infertility rates

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Vestibule

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Area of vulva inside labia minora, rich in blood vessels and nerve endings

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Urethra

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small tube connecting bladder to urinary opening

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Introitus

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between urinary opening and anus

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Hymen

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lovers introitus, breaks after intercourse

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Imperforate hymen

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tissue seals vaginal opening, holds menstruation collection in vagina

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Hymenplasty

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surgical reconstruction of hymen

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Perineum

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smooth skin between vaginal opening and anus

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Cavernous bodies (female)

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structures in the shaft of the clitoris that engorge with blood during arousal

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Vestibular bulbs

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under inner labia, extend from below clitoris, engorge with blood during arousal

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Bartholin’s Glands

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Two small glands inside vagina, secrete few drops of liquid during arousal

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Vagina

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canal that opens at vulva, extends 3-5 inches into pelvis

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21
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Speculum

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instrument used to open vaginal walls during pelvic exam

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22
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Kegel exercises

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regain urinary control after childbirth

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23
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Mulosa

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layer of mucous membrane in vagina

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24
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Rugae

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folded walls

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25
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Grafenberg Spot

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G-Spot, glands/ducts in anterior wall of vagina

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Vasocongestion

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engorgement of blood vessels in particular body parts in response to sexual arousal, enhances possibility of conception, increase sexual enjoyment

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27
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Douching

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rinsing out inside of vagina, increased risk of ovarian cancer

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28
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Cervix

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Back of vagina, small end of pear-shaped uterus

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29
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Os

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opening of cervix that leads to interior of uterus

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30
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Uterus

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pear-shaped organ, fetus development locations

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Perimetrium

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external thin membrane layer covering outside of uterus

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32
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Myometrium

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muscle layer of uterine wall

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33
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Endometrium

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tissue lines inside of uterine wall, hormone production

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34
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Fallopian tubes

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4 inches long, connects ovaries to uterus

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35
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Fimbriae

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fringelike ends of fallopian tubes, released ovum enters

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36
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Ectopic pregnancy

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fertilized ovum is stuck on tube, rupturing, bleeding

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37
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Ovaries

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shape of almonds, produce ova and sex hormones

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38
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Menstruation

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build in uterine lining

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39
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Menarche

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first menstrual bleeding

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40
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FSH

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follicle stimulating hormone

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41
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LH

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luteinizing hormone

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42
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Corpus luteum

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produces progesterone

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43
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Menstrual phase

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uterus sheds thickened inner layer of endometrium, consists of blood, mucus, endometrial tissue

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Proliferative phase

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pituitary gland increases production of FSH, estrogen causes endometrium to thicken

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45
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Secretory phase

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corpus luteum develops/secretes progesterone

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46
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Blastocyst

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multi-celled descendant of united egg and sperm

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47
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PMS

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premenstrual syndrome, myriad of symptoms

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PMDD

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premenstrual dysphoric disorder, severe symptoms disturb woman’s functioning

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Dysmenorrhea

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painful menstruation

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50
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Prostaglandins

A

hormones that induce uterine contractions (cramps)

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51
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Endometriosis

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condition in which uterine tissue grows on various parts of abdominal activity

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52
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Amenorrhea

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absence of menstruation, problems with reproductive organs, can happen after absence of oral contraceptives

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TSS

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Toxic Shock Syndrome, caused by toxins produced in bacterium, extensive tampon use

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Menopause

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cessation of menstruation as a result of aging process or surgical removal, hot flashes and night sweats

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55
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Climacteric

A

physiological changes that occur during transition period of fertility to infertility

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56
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Perimenopause

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period before complete cessation of menstruation

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57
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HT

A 
hormone therapy, supplemental hormones during/after menopause
three main sources:
estrogen
testosterone
progesterone
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UTI

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urinary tract infection caused by bacteria

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59
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Vaginitis

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inflammation of vaginal walls caused by variety of vaginal infections

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Pap smear

A

screening for cancer of cervix

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Hysterectomy

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removal of uterus, second most performed operation

62
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Oophorectomy

A

removal of ovaries

63
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Secondary sex characteristics

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indicate sexual maturity, not genitals

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Mammary glands

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glands in breast that produce milk

65
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BSE

A

breast self exam

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Mammography

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x-ray screening, helps detect cancerous cells

67
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Masectomy

A

removal of breast (affects sexuality)

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Penis

A

male sex organ consisting of internal root, external shaft, glans

69
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Root

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extends internally into pelvic activity, attached to pubic bone

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Shaft

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length of penis between glans and body

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Glans

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head of penis, richly endowed with nerve endings

72
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Cavernous bodies (male)

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structures in shaft that engorge with blood during sexual arousal

73
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Spongy body

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cylinder that forms bulb at base of penis, extends into shaft, forms glans

74
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Foreskin

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covering of skin over penile glans (male prepuce)

75
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Corona

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rim of penile glans

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Frenulum

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highly sensitive thin strip of skin, connects glans to shaft on underside of penis

77
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Scrotum

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scrotal sac, pouch of skin of external male genitals that enclose testes

78
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Testis

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male gonad inside scrotum, produces sperm

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Spermatic cord

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cord attached to testis, contains vas deferens, blood vessels, nerves, muscle fibers

80
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Vas deferens

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sperm-carrying tube

81
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Cremasteric reflex

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sudden fear/stroke of inner thigh

82
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Testes (two functions)

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secretion of sex hormones, production of sperm

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Cryptorchidism

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one/both testes fails to descend (3-5% of infants)

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Seminiferous tubules

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thin, coiled structures in testes, sperm is produced

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Interstitial cells

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cells located between sem. tubules that are major source of androgen

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Epididymis

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structure along back of each testis in which sperm maturation occurs

87
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Vasectomy

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male sterilization procedure that involves removing section from vas deferens

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Ejaculatory duct

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two short ducts located within prostate gland

89
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Seminal vesicles

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small glands adjacent to terminals of vas deferens, secrete alkaline fluid

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Prostate gland

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structure about size/shape of walnut at base of bladder

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Cowper’s gland

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two small structures located alongside base of urethra

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Semen

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fluids from prostate, seminal vesicles, Cowper’s gland

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Erection

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penis/clitoris engorges with blood, increase in size

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Ejaculation

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semen is expelled from body via penis

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Emission phase

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first stage of male orgasm, seminal fluid gathers

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Expulsion phase

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second stage of male orgasm, semen is expelled

97
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Retrograde ejaculation

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semen is expelled into bladder, happens with prostate surgery

98
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Nocturnal Emission

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ejaculation while sleeping

99
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Phalloplasty

A

penis augmentation

100
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GRS

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genital retraction syndrome, male believes penis is “shrinking”

101
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Koro

A

another word for GRS

102
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% of men that are circumcised in US?

103
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Phimosis

A

extremely tight foreskin

104
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Urology

A

study of male genital/urinary health

105
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Smegma

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cheesy substance of grandular secretions and skin cells that sometimes accumulate under foreskin/clitoris

106
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Prostatis

A

prostate is enlarged/inflamed

107
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BPH

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benign prostatic hyperlasia, prostate gland increases in size

108
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DRE

A

digital rectal examination

109
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PSA

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prostate-specific antigen

110
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USPSTF

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U.S. preventative services task force

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Cerebral cortex

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outer layer of brain’s cerebrum that controls higher mental process

112
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Limbic system

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subcortical brain system composed of interrelated structures that influences sexual behavior

113
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MPOA

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medical preoptic area

114
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Dopamine

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neurotransmitter that facilitates sexual arousal and activity

115
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Serotonin

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neurotransmitter that inhibits arousal/activity

116
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SSRI

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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors

117
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Erogenous zones

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areas of body that are particularly responsive to sexual stimulation

118
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Primary erog. zone

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dense concentrations of nerve endings

119
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Secondary erog. zone

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erotic sensitivity through learning and experience

120
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Pheromones

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certain odors produced by body that relate to reproductive functions

121
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VNO

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vomeronasal organ

122
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OE

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olfactory epithelium

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EST

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estratetraenol, estrogen-like chemical found in female urine

124
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AND

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androstadienone, testosterone found in men’s sweat

125
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Aphrodisiac

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named after Aphrodite, substance that arouses sexual desire and increases capacity for sexual activity

126
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Anaphrodisiac

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substance (drug) inhibits sexual desire

127
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Antihypertensive

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Drugs used for treating high blood pressure

128
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Steroid hormones

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sex hormones, hormons of adrenal cortex

129
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Androgens

A

male sex hormones

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Estrogens

A

female sex hormones

131
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Neuropeptide hormones

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chemicals produced in brain that influence sexuality

132
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Oxytocin

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“love hormone” produced in hypothalamus, influences sexual response

133
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Libido

A

sexual desire

134
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Orchidectomy

A

surgical procedure for removal of testes/castration

135
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Hypogonadism

A

state of testosterone deficiency resulting from endocrine system diseases

136
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ET

A

estrogen therapy

137
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TRT

A

testosterone replacement theory

138
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Kaplan’s Three Stage Model

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desire
excitement
orgasm

139
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Masters & Johnson Four Phase Model

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excitement
plateau
orgasm
resolution

140
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Refractory period

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recovery stage in which there is a temporary inability to reach orgasm (male resolution stage)

141
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Myotonia

A

muscle tension during sexual arousal

142
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Sex flush

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pink/red rash appears on chest during arousal (women)

143
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Orgasm

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muscular contractions of pelvic floor muscles occurring at peak of sexual arousal, only lasts a few seconds

144
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PAP

A

prostatic acid phosphatase

145
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Prolactin

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pituitary hormone secreted

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Multiple orgasms

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more than one orgasm experienced within a short time

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