CHAPTER 1 Flashcards
biological differences between males and females
sex
include internal and external genitals
primary sex characteristics
used to differentiate between men and women is called ____which includes non-genital differences.
secondary sex characteristics,
is the study of the structures of the human body, such as the features of how the organs, tissues and body systems are constructed
Anatomy
, on the other hand, is the study of the coordinated functions of the organs, tissues and systems in the body
Physiology
Place where embryo develops
Uterus
Conduit through which the ovule is conducted to the uterus
Fallopian tube
Production of the ova and hormones
Ovaries
Place where semen male is deposited
Vagina
Connect to the vagina and consists of a ring of muscles
Cervix
carries sperm to the penis during ejoculation
Vas deferens (sperm duct)
Adds alkaline fluids that neutralise the vaginal
acids
Prostate gland
Delivers semen during ejaculation and urine
during excretion
urethra
Muscles become erect to penetrate the vagina
during sexual intercourse
Delivers sperm to the top of the vagina
Penis/erectile muscle
Sperm mature here and become able to move
Sperm stored awaiting ejaculation
epididymis
Protects and holds the testes outside the body (to
maintain a lower optimum temperature for spemm
production)
scrotum
adds nutrients including fructose sugar for
respiration
Adds mucus to protect sperm
Seminal vesicle
Produces (millions) of sperm (every day)
Produces testosterone
testis (pl. testes)
What are the THE PROCESS OF REPRODUCTION
Gamete production
Sexual intercourse
Fertilization
Implantation
Pregnancy
Birth
A stage of the human sexual response cycle where it is the beginning of arousal, in which blood flow increases and causes engorgement in the genitals and nipples, accompanied by an increase in heart rate, breathing rate, muscle tone and blood pressure.
Excitement stage
A stage in the human sexual response cycle which is brief, and which involves an increase in arousal.
Plateau stage
Stage of the human sexual response cycle which involves waves of muscle spasms and pleasure that last several seconds. During this phase, the uterus has several contractions, and the penis has contractions at its base, causing semen, the fluid containing sperm, to ejaculate into the vagina.
orgasm
the human sexual response cycle in which body relaxes to its original state.
resolution
The total period of embryonic development, from the time of fertilization of birth, is called
gestation period
WHO defines ___ as a state of physical, emotional, mental and social wellbeing in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity.
sexual health
requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence.
Sexual health
What are the Common Sexual Health Concerns
sti/std
Physical ailment
HPV
Differentiate STI from STD
sexually transmitted diseases are generally not curable, while infections are often curable.