Chapter 1,3, and 4 Anatomy Flashcards
absolutism
belief system based on the power and authority of religion, law, or tradition
relativism
value that emphasizes that sexual decisions should be made in the context of a situation
hedonism
value that reflects the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain
locus of control
beliefs abbot the source of one’s successes and failures
external locus of control
successes and failures are because of fate, chance, or some powerful external force
internal locus of control
successes and failures because of one’s own abilities
free will
belief that individuals are in charge of their own destiny
determinism
belief that one’s choices are largely determined by heredity and environment
menarche
first menstruation
menstruation/menses
sloughing off of blood, mucous, and lining of the uterus
endometriosis
growth of endometrial tissue outside of the uterus that can cause pain
amenorrhea
absence of menstruation for 3 or more months often during child bearing year
dysmenorrhea
painful menstruation
menorrhagia
excessive or prolonged menstruation
oligomenorrhea
irregular monthly periods
vulva
external female genitalia
areola
darkened are around the nipple that keeps nipples lubricated
cervix
narrower portion of the uterus that projects into the vagina