Chapter 17-20 Flashcards
Marriage
A lifelong union between a husband and a wife who develop an intimate relationship
Emotional intimacy
The state of being emotionally connected to another person
Emotional maturity
The ability to assess a relationship or situation and to act according to what is best for oneself and the other person
Divorce
The legal end to a marriage
Parental responsibility
The duty of a parent to provide for the physical, financial, mental, and emotional needs of a child.
Discipline
The act of teaching a child through correction, direction, rules, and reinforcement
Sibling
A brother or sister related to another brother or sister through blood, the marriage of the individuals parents, or adoption.
Nuclear family
A family in which a mother, father, and one or more biological children live together
Extended family
The people who are outside the nuclear family but are related to the nuclear family such as aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins
Family counseling
Counseling discussions that are led by a third party to resolve conflict among family members
Sperm
The sex cell that is produced by the testis and is needed to fertilize an egg
Egg(ovum)
The sex cell that is produced by the ovaries and that can be fertilized by sperm
Fertilization
The process by which a sperm and an egg and their genetic material join to create a new human life
Testis(testicles)
The male reproductive organ that makes sperm and testosterone
Penis
The male reproductive organ that removes urine from the body and that can deliver sperm to the female reproductive system
Semen
A fluid made up of sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive organ
Ovary
The female reproductive organ that produces eggs and the hormones estrogen and progesterone
Vagina
The female reproductive organ that connects the outside of the body to the uterus and that receives sperm during sexual intercourse
Fallopian tube
The female reproductive organ that transports an egg from the ovary to the uterus
Uterus
The female reproductive organ that provides a place to support a developing human
Menstrual cycle
A monthly series of hormone controlled changes that prepare the uterine lining for a pregnancy
Sexual intercourse
The reproductive process in which the penis is inserted into the vagina and through which a new human life may begin
Embryo
A developing human from fertilization to the first 8 weeks of development
Placenta
A blood vessel rich organ that forms in a mothers uterus that provides nutrients and oxygen and removes waste from a developing human
Fetus
A developing human from the start of the ninth week of pregnancy until delivery
Prenatal care
The health care provided for a woman during her pregnancy
Abstinence
The conscious decision not to participate in sexual activity and the skills to support that decision
Sexually transmitted disease (STD)
An infectious disease that is spread by sexual contact
Internal pressure
An impulse a person feels to e gage in a behavior
External pressure
Pressure a person feels from another person or group to engage in an activity
Protective factor
Anything that keeps a person from engaging in a harmful activity
Epidemic
The occurrence of more cases of a disease than expected
Asymptomatic
Showing no signs of a disease or disorder or even though an infection or disease is present
Chlamydia
A bacterial STD that infects the reproductive organs and may cause mucus discharge
Pelvic inflammatory disease
An inflammation of the upper female reproductive tract that is caused by the migration of a bacterial infection from the vagina
Gonorrhea
An STD that is caused by a bacterium that infects mucus membranes including the genital mucus membranes
Syphilis
A bacterial STD that causes ulcers or chancres; if left untreated it can lead to mental/physical disabilities and premature death
Human papilloma virus
A group of viruses that can cause genital warts and cancer
