CH2 L1 The Physical Self Flashcards
Sex chromosome of Female
XX
Sex chromosomes of male
XY
It influences the way we treat outselves and others
Genes/Genetic make up
Aside from our genes, our _____ help shapes ourselves
Society or the external environment
Gonads
Reproductive glands that produce the gametes: testis or ovary
When do gonads begin to form?
About the 8th week embryonic development
True hermaphrodites
Individuals who possess both ovarian and testicular tissues but this condition is rare in nature
Pseudohermaphrodites
Formed if individuals having accessory reproductive structures that do not much their gonads
When does a critical event for the development of reproductive organs takes place?
One month before birth
What happens one month before birth?
The male testes formed in the abdominal cavity at approx. the same location as the female ovaries, descend to enter the scrotum
Cryptorchidism
undescended testicles, is a condition where one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum. + Causes sterility
XO females appears ____
normal but lacks ovaries
YO males ____
dies during development
Phimosis
Much less serious condition affecting males; the narrowing of the foreskin of the male reproductive structure and misplace urethral opening
Puberty
the period of life, gen. between ages of 10-15 years old, when the reproductive organs grow to their adult size and become functional under the influence of rising levels of gonadal hormones
Gonadal hormones in males
Testosterone
Gonadal hormones for females
Estrogen
Menarche
the first menstrual period of females which happens two years after the start of puberty
Plays an important role in regulation of ovulation and fertility of females
Hormones
Disease more common in young and elderly women and in those whose resistance to diseases is low
Vaginal infenctions
If untreated, it may cause pelvic inflammatory disease and steriity
Vaginal infections
Usual vaginal infections include those caused by ____
Escherichia coli, which spread through the digestive tract
Orchiditis
inflammation of testes; rather uncommon but is serious bc it can cause sterility
In males, the most common inflammatory conditions are
prostatitis, urethritis, epididymitis
Most women hit the highest point in their reproductive abilities in their ____
late 20s
Occurs when females no longer experience menstruation
Menopause
When women are at postmenopausal stage,
they are at risk for cardiovascular disorders
Erogenous Zones
refers to parts of the body that are primarily receptive and increase sexual arousal when touched in a sexual manner
What are some of the commonly known erogenous zones?
mouth, breasts, genitals, anus, neck, thighs, abdomen, feet
Vasocongestion
swelling of bodily tissues caused by increased vascular blood flow and a localized increase in blood pressure
Any activity that induces sexual arousal
Human Sexual Behavior
Solitary Behavior
involving only one individual
Self-gratification
self-stimulation that leads to sexual arousal generally, sexual climax
Sociosexual behaviors
involves two persons or group performing sexual activity
Necking or petting
physical contact considered as an ingredient of the learning process and eventually of courtship and the selection of a marriage partner
Petting
expression of affection and a source of pleasure, preliminary to coitus
Coitus
insertion of the male reproductive structure into the female reproductive organ
Marital coitus
married
Post-marital Coitus
Coitus by separated, divorced or widowed
Extra-marital coitus
when a married person engages in sex with someone other than his/her spouse
How many stages are there in sexual response?
Four
What are the sequential stages or phases in sexual activity
Excitement phase
Plateau phase
Sexual climax
Resolution phase
Excitement phase
caused by increase in pulse and blood pressure; a sudden rise in blood supply to the surface of the body resulting in increased skin temperature, flushing, and swelling of all distensible body parts
Plateau phase
generally brief duration. If stimulation is continued, orgasm usually occurs
Sexual climax
a feeling of abrupt, intense pleasure, a rapid increase in pulse rate and blood pressure, and spasms
involuntary vocalizations
Sexual climax may last for ___
a few seconds, normally not over ten
Resolution phase
return to a normal or subnormal physiological state
Physiological problems
diseases concerning genitalia
Psychological problems
caused by socially induced inhibitions, maladaptive attitudes,, ignorance, and sexual myths held by society
a common problem esp. for young males
premature ejaculation
Erectile impotence
almost always of psychological origin in males under 40
Ejaculatory impotence
results from inability to ejaculate in coitus, psychogenic origin
Vaginismus
a strong spasm of the pelvic musculature constricting the female rep. organ so that penetration is painful or impossible
Abstinence
refraining from sex and is the most effective natural birth control method. most effective way to avoid STI
Calendar Method
rhythm method; it entails withholding from sex during the days that the woman is fertile
Basal Body Temperature
indicates the woman’s temperature at rest. the woman records her temp every morning before any activity
Cervical Mucus Method
the cange in the cervical mucus during ovulation is the basis for this method
During ovulation, the cervical mucus is ___
copious, thin and watery
Symptothermal Method
combination of BBT and CMM
Ovulation detection
over-the-counter kit that requires the urine sample of the woman
Coitus interruptus
one of the oldest methods that prevents conception. withdrawal of the penis the moment he ejaculates
Oral contraceptives
contain synthetic estrogen and progesteron. prevents ovulation
Transdermal patch
the woman applies patches every weeks on their upper outer arm, upper torso, abdomen, or buttocks
Vaginal ring
silicon ring is inserted into the femal organ and remains there for three weeks. the woman becomes ferile as soon as the ring is removed
Subdermal implants
Two rod-like implants inserted under the skin during her mens. to make sure that she will not get pregnant
Hormonal injection
contains medroxyprogesterone, progesterone and is usully given once every 12 weeks
IUD Intrauterine Device
small T-shaped object containing progesteron that is inerted into the uterus
Chemical barriers
spermicides, vagina gels, and creams, glycerine films used to cause the death of sperms
Diaphragm
a circular, rubber disk that fits the cervix and should be placed before coitus
Male condom
latex or synthetic rubber sheath
Female condom
made up of latex rubber sheaths that are pre-lubricated with spermicide
Vasectomy
small incision is made on each side of the scrotum. The vas deferens is tied, cauterized, cut to block the passage of sperm
Tubal ligation
the procedure is done through a small incision under the woman’s umbilical cord
