Ch.4: Anatomy Flashcards
What is the caveat about sexual anatomy from Leanore Tiefer?
“Sex is not a natural act”
We should think of sex as more of dancing instead of digestion which is a biological thing.
What is the thing that fills with blood when the penis is erect?
corpus cavernosum (corpora cavernosa)
What is the average penile length?
6, falls between 5-7
How popular is circumcision in Canada and USA
Canada is somewhat, USA VERY popular
What are 3 controversies about male circumcision?
- Beneficial b/c it reduced risk of STI
- Debate about penile sensitivity because it removes the foreskin
- Is it nonconsensual genital mutilation
What do the spermatic cords help to do?
Regulate the temperature of the testes making them move up or down
The testes is where…
the sperm is created and testosterone is held
Seminiferous tubules
What the sperm travel through as they are created and grow
Epididymus
web of tubes where sperm do their final maturing before being ejaculated
What is the cowper’s gland attached to and what does it provide?
fluid for pre-ejaculation; urethra
What is the vas deferens responsible for?
bringing the sperm out of the testes
When is prostate cancer more common?
In 60s, 70s, 80s
The external anal sphincter is something you…
have control over.
The internal anal sphincter is something you…
do not have control over
The female external genitalia is called the
vulva
The clitoris has…
foreskin
Labia majora does have…
hair
Labia minor does not have…
hair
The urethral opening can sometimes have
ejaculate come out
What does it mean to have a imperforate hymen?
the vaginal opening is completely covered which poses a health risk during mensuration
Microperforate
Similar to imperforate but has a tiny hole
The septate hymen has a …
band of tissue that runs down the middle
ovaries hold …
the eggs
the uterus holds the…
fetus
what is the most inner part of the uterus?
endometrium
the myometrium is the most …
outer part of the uterus
The hole in the centre of the cervix is called the …
Os
FSH and LH hormones are constant up until when? which causes the follicle to what?
they spike @ ovulation causing the follicle to rupture
The corpus luteum secretes…
progesterone
Progesterone is pro…
gestation. Therefore you need progesterone to have a successful pregnancy
Estrogen increases slowly at the beginning of the month and spike at the same time as…
LH and FSH, may cause bloating
What could be a potential cause of PMS and post part-partum depression?
The quick drop of progesterone
Your cervical mucus changes throughout the month, slicker during ___ and ____ after ovulation
ovulation and thicker
What does the G-spot seem to be related to?
The vestibular bulbs
What is a pap test?
A swab of the cervix to check for pre-cancerous cells
