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ch 2 Flashcards

1
Q

The end or tip of the penis, its most sexually sensitive part

A

Penile glans

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2
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The raised edge at the base of the penile glands

A

Corona

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3
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The band of tissue connecting the underside of the penile glands with the shaft of the penis

A

frenulum

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4
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The area of the penis between the glands and the abdomen

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Penile shaft

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5
Q

A layer of skin covering the glands of the penis

A

foreskin

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6
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Removal of the foreskin of the penis

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Circumcision

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7
Q

Two parallel chambers that run length of the penis and become engorged with blood during erection

A

Corpora cavernosa

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8
Q

A middle chamber running the length of the penis ion the glands that engorges with blood during erection

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Corpus spongiosum

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9
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The tube extending from the bladder to the urethral opening, which carries urine out of the body in both men and women, as well as semen in men

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Urethra

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10
Q

Average male penis size

A

5.5 inches

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11
Q

The sac of thin skin and muscle containing the testicles in the male

A

scrotum

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12
Q

Organs that produce cells (ova or sperm) for reproduction

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Gonads

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13
Q

A crescent shaped structure on each testicle where sperm cells are stored as they mature

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Epididymis

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14
Q

A tube extending from the testicles (epididymis) into the male’s body for the transport f mature sperm cells during ejaculation

A

vas deferens

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15
Q

Fluid produced primarily by the prostate gland and seminal vesicles that is ejaculated with the sperm cells by men during orgasm

A

semen

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16
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Structure that produces fluid that become part of the semen that is expelled during ejaculation

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Seminal vesicle

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17
Q

Gland in males surrounding the urethra that produces the largest proportion of seminal fluid (ejaculate)

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Prostate gland

18
Q

The prostatic section of the urethra that expands with collected semen just prior to expulsion, creating the sensation of ejaculatory inevitability

A

Urethral bulb

19
Q

Smalls glands near the penile urethra that produce a slippery, mucuslike substance during male sexual arousal (pre-ejaculate)

A

Cowper’s glands

20
Q

Folds of skin and fatty tissue that extend from the mons down both sides of the Vulva, past the vaginal opening to the perineum

A

Labia majora

21
Q

Females external genitals

A

Vulva

22
Q

Smooth, hairless, inner lips of the Vulva

A

Labia minora

23
Q

Outer end or tip of the clitoris

A

Clitoral glands

24
Q

An erectile sexual structure consisting of the clitoral glands and two shafts (crura) that is primarily responsible for triggering orgasm in most women

A

Clitoris

25
Q

Tissue that partially or fully covers the clitoral glans

A

Clitoral hood

26
Q

Removing part or most of the Vulva to prevent sexual stimulation or pleasure; a cultural practice in many countries, especially in Africa

A

FGM - Female Genital Mutilation

27
Q

An opening in the midsection of the Vulva, between the clitoris and the vagina, that allows urine to pass from the body

A

Urethral opening

28
Q

Infection of the urethra, bladder, or other urinary structure, usually caused by bacteria

A

UTI

29
Q

ring of tissue surrounding , partially covering, or fully screening the vaginal opening

A

Hymen

30
Q

The area of skin in the female between the Vulva and the anus, and in the male between the scrotum and the anus

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perineum

31
Q

Surgical cutting of the perineum during childbirth, a procedure that was believed to allow for easier passage. Found to be ineffective, rarely performed today.

A

episiotomy

32
Q

Lower end of the uterus that connects it to the vagina

A

Cervix

33
Q

Tissue lining the uterus that thickens in anticipation of pregnancy and is sloughed off and expelled during menstruation

A

endometrium

34
Q

Female reproductive cell stored in the ovaries; usually, one ovum is released approximately every 28 days between menarche(first period) and menopause.

A

Ovum

35
Q

Female organ that produces sex hormones such as progesterone and estrogen and where follicle cells are stored and matured into ova

A

ovaries

36
Q

Female hormone responsible for regulating ovulation, endometrial development, and the development of female sexual characteristics

A

estrogen

37
Q

Female hormone responsible for the release of oval and implantation of the fertilized egg in the uterine wall

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progesterone

38
Q

The beginning of menstruation during puberty; first period

A

Menarche

39
Q

Normal, gradual change in a woman’s life typically occurring between age 45 and 55, when the ovaries produce a decreasing amount of female hormones and menstrual periods cease.

A

menopause

40
Q

Symptoms that occur during PMS
1)
2)
3)

A

1) irritability
2) depressed mood
3) feelings of physical bloating or cramping

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