CH 11 Flashcards
head
after circumcision, this part of the penis is permanently exposed
in a male, what opening allows sperm to pass from the body?
urethral opening
in what type of relationship is sexual activity a major component?
intimate
What is the clitoris?
the part of the human anatomy that is highly sensitive and fills with blood during sexual excitement
Why does the scrotum have the ability to regulate the temperature of the testes?
in order to produce sperm
The glans of the penis is highly sensitive because it…
…has a high concentration of nerve endings
What hormone controls the sex drive in both genders?
testosterone
circumcision
the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis
urethra
carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
vasocongestion
increased flow of blood to the genital tissues, and those tissues becoming swollen with blood
benefits linked to an active sex life
temporary relief from chronic pain, decreased risk of depression, and boost to immune system
plateau
the leveling-off period just prior to orgasm
the scrotum can be described as a:
loose sac of skin and muscle fibers
what hormones are secreted by the ovaries?
estrogen and progestins
libido
biological drive for sex
the average menstrual cycle occurs once every:
month
in women, which organs become engorged with blood in response to arousal?
clitoris, nipples, and vagina
in the excitement phase, what is needed to cause vasocongestion?
stimulation
what are the male sex hormones produced in the testes called?
androgens
Some women experience hormone-based physical and emotional symptoms known as premenstrual syndrome. When does this syndrome occur?
before a menstrual period
What happens during the first half of the menstrual cycle?
an ovum matures in one of the ovaries, and the lining of the uterus thickens with blood vessels