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Ch. 4 (sexual health) Flashcards

1
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is a universal theme in all cultures sanctioning sexual privileges and obligations.

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“Marriage”

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2
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economic dimension: Daughter in marriage = payment to the groom/his family for the bride

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dowry

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economic dimension: Value of bride =

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virginity (women valued less in a marriage if they were NOT a virgin)

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4
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economic dimension: Sexual aggression = ________ and _________ _________

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power and economic dynamics

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5
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June 26th, _______ the US legalized same-sex marriage federally. So, states cannot ban same-sex marriage.

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2015

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6
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types of sex education in schools (2):

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  • Abstinence-only until marriage programs
  • Comprehensive or abstinence-plus programs
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7
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Studies have shown that teaching about ________ is NOT associated with increased risk of adolescent sexual activity or STIs.

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contraception

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8
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Adolescents who received comprehensive sex education had a LOWER risk of ________ than adolescents who received abstinence-only or no sex education.

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pregnancy

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9
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An individual’s biological status (male, female, intersex): anatomy, chromosomes, and biological characteristics

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Sex

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10
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The economic, social, and cultural attributes and opportunities associated with being masculine, feminine, or a combination of both

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Gender

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An individual’s personal subjective sense of being male, female, or somewhere in between (“subjective” sense of being male or female)

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Gender identity

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12
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A person who is born with sex chromosomes, external genitalia, or internal reproductive organs not considered “standard” as male or female – some controversy over the # of ppl diagnosed (0.002-1.7%)

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Intersex

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13
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The way a person acts to communicate gender within a given culture, such as clothing and interests

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Gender expression

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14
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Having characteristics of both sexes, but appearing gender neutral (biological female dressing like a “male”)

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Androgyny

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15
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Umbrella term for anyone whose biological sex is not aligned with the person’s sense of self or gender identity

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Transgender

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16
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Psychological term used to describe a strong and persistent cross-gender identification. Related unease - distress taken away from transgender definition.

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Gender dysphoria

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17
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Process in which transgender people work to change their appearance and societal identity to match their gender identity

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Transitioning

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18
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refers to one’s sexual and romantic attraction to other people, whether the attraction is to members of the opposite sex, the same sex, or both sexes.

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Sexual orientation

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19
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Sexual orientation: Opposite sex

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heterosexual

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20
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Sexual orientation: Same sex

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gay, lesbian, homosexual

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21
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Sexual orientation: Both sexes

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bisexual

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22
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Issues with Sexual Orientations (3):

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  • Homophobia
  • Profiling
  • Discrimination in medical care
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23
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scale ranging from exclusive attraction to varying degrees of heterosexual and homosexual orientation is more helpful for understanding sexual attraction.

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Kinsey’s seven-point continuum

24
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Low estrogen levels signal this part of the brain to trigger the pituitary gland via Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

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Hypothalamus

25
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Releases Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

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Pituitary Gland

26
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low what levels signals the hypothalamus to trigger the pituitary gland using GnRH?

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low estrogen

27
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Several follicles begin to mature ova, and estrogen levels rise, then inhibiting FSH secretions

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ovaries

28
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when estrogen levels rise, what hormone is inhibited?

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FSH

29
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When estrogen levels high, surge of LH releases that triggers ovulation and release of egg

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Dominant Follicle

30
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Cellular remnants of ruptured follicle become _____ _______ and release __________-

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Corpus luteum; progesterone

31
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If pregnancy occurs (egg fertilized), _________ triggers endometrial lining to thicken for implantation in the _________

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progesterone; uterus

32
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If no pregnancy, _______ ________ decline with degeneration of corpus luteum and uterine lining sheds (menses)

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circulating hormones

33
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what hormones role is to regulate the menstrual cycle overall and initial thickening of the endometrial lining

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Estrogen

34
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what hormones role is to further nourish uterine lining (if pregnant)

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Progesterone

35
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primary emotional center of brain and controls hormone production

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hypothalamus

36
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what connection to the brain does the fact that stress affects/influences your menstrual cycles (and sexual functioning)

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hypothalamus is emotional center of brain + controls hormones (including sex ones)

37
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Painful menstrual flow (cramps/can extend to lower abdomen and back)

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Dysmenorrhea

38
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Group of symptoms linked to menstrual cycle

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

39
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Severe form of PMS

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Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

40
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Lack of menstrual flow (haven’t begun or low body weight)

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Amenorrhea

41
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stage of sexuality thru the life span:
- Self-genital stimulation
- Engage in play that may be viewed as sexual in nature
- Curious about secondary sex characteristics

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Childhood

42
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stage of sexuality thru the life span: puberty

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adolescence

43
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2 parts of puberty for adolescents:

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  • secondary sex characteristics
  • menarche
44
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Hair growth, breast budding, vaginal walls thicken, uterus enlarges, vaginal pH increases in acidity

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Secondary sex characteristics

45
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initiation of menses btw 9-15

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Menarche

46
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menarche starts about ____ years after breasts start to develop and by the age of _____

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2; 15

47
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T/F: Triggers of menarche could be related to increased animal protein, high dairy & soft drink consumption, exposures to chemicals, pesticides and higher body fat levels.

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True

48
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stage of sexuality thru the life span:
- Increasing number of single, sexually active adults
- Marriage at later age
- Increase in the number of women who never marry
- Placing career goals and advanced education before marriage
- Increased divorce rate
- Increase in cohabitating adults
- Increase in the number of women who no longer depend on marriage to ensure economic stability

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Young to middle adulthood

49
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stage of sexuality thru the life span:
- Climacteric
- Menopause
- Decline in frequency and intensity of sexual activity
- Quality vs. quantity of sexual expression

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Older adulthood

50
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physiological changes that occur during period from female fertility to infertility

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Climacteric

51
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cessation of menstruation; vaginal dryness and thinning, delayed lubrication, hot flashes

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Menopause

52
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About ____% of U.S. women report sexual problems, with ____ _____ being the most commons sexual problem (38.7%).

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44%; low desire

53
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low desire was historically called “_______”

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frigidity

54
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Areas of sexual dysfunction (4):

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  • Sexual desire disorders
  • Sexual arousal disorders
  • Orgasmic disorders
  • Sexual pain disorders
55
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Types of sexual violence (3):

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  • Sexual assault and rape
  • Female genital mutilation (FGM)
  • Forced sterilization
56
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type of sexual violence: greatly influences sexual pleasure for women.

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female genital mutilation

57
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type of sexual violence: used to control population

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forced sterilization

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