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Chapter 3: Female and Male Anatomy Flashcards

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Phallic symbols

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Images of the penis that are usually suggestive of generative power

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Penis

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The male organ of sexual intercourse

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Corpora Cavernoas

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Two cylinders of spongy tissue in the penis that becomes congested with blood and stiffen during sexual arousal

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Corpus spongiosum

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The spongy body that runs along the bottom of the penis, contains the penile urethra, and enlarges at the tip of the penis to form the glans

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Corona

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The ridge that separates the glans from the body of the penis

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Frenulum

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The sensitive strip of tissue that connects the underside of the penile glans to the shaft

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Root

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The base of the penis, which extends into the pelvis

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Shaft

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Body of the penis, which expands as a result of vasocongestion

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Foreskin

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Loose skin that covers the penile glans in an uncircumcised male. AKA Prepuce

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Circumscision

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Surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis

32% of male newborns are circumcised

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Pros to cirumscision

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Circumcision lessens the risk of infections of the urinary tract, including infections by HPV and HIV, and even the risk of prostate cancer, whose development appears to be facilitated by infections

Other studies have found that circumcised males are about 30% less likely to contract genital herpes

15% less likely to develop prostate cancer than those who had not

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Phimosis

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Abnormal condition in which the foreskin is so tight that it cannot be withdrawn from the glands

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Average length of erect penis

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average erect penis was 5.16 inches

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Average length of flaccid penis

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average erect penis was 5.16 inches

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Scrotum

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Pouch of loose skin that contains the testes. It comes from the same linguistic root as the word “shred” which means “a long narrow strip”

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Spermatic cord

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The cord that suspends a testes within the scrotum and contains a vas deferens, blood vessels, nerves, and the cremaster muscle

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Vas deferens

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Tube that conducts sperm from the testes to ejaculatory duct of the penis

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Cremaster msucle

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The msucle that raises and lowers the testciles in response to temperature change and sexual stimulation

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The testes serve two functions

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they secrete sex hormones and they produce mature germ cells

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Sperm

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The male germ cell, which fertilizes the ovum (aka spermatozoon)

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Androgens

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The male sex hormones

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Testosterone

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A male steroid sex hormone

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Secondary sex characteristics

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Traits that distinguish the genders but are not directly involved in reproduction

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Seminiferous tubule

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A tiny, winding, sperm-producing tube located within the lobe of the testis (tightly packed)

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Spermatogenesis

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The process which sperm cells are produced and developed

-mature sperm have half of genetic material needed for a baby

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The union of an X chromosome and a Y chromosome leads to the development of a

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Male offspring

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Two X chromosomes combine to yield

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a female offspring.

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Epididymis

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A tube that lies against the back wall of the tesicle and serves as a storage facility for the sperm (for as long as 6 weeks before they die out)

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Vasectomy

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A sterilization in which the vas deferens (deferentia) are severed

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Seminal vesicles

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A small gland that lies behind the bladder and secretes a fluid that combines with sperm in the ejecualtory duct

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Ejaculatroy ducts

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A duct formed by the convergence of vas deferens and a seminal vesicle. Sperm travels via the ejaculatory duct through the prostate gland and into the urethra

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Andropause

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A decline in testosterone resulting in symptoms such as reduced energy, muscle mass, and desire for sex as well as problems with erection

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Human growth hormone (HGH)

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A hormone that helps maintain muscle strength and that may help prevent fat buildup

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Prostate gland

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The gland that lies beneath the bladder and secretes prostatic fluid, which gives semen its characteristic odour and texture (large chestnuts)

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Cowper’s gland

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A structure that lies below the prostate and empties its secretion into the urethra during sexual arousal (secrete an alkaline, clear, sticky substance to help with PH, normally no sperm but a few sperm can get into this secretion)

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Semen

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The whitish fluid that constitutes the ejaculate, consisting of sperm and secretions from the seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and cowper’s gland
70:30 ratio

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Urologist

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A physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the urogenital system

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Urethritis

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An inflammation of the bladder or urethra
-symptoms include frequent urination (urinary frequency), a strong need to urinate (urinary urgency), burning during urination, and a penile discharge

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Testicular Cancer (not very common)

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Yet it’s the most common form of solid-tumour cancer to strike men between the ages of 20 and 34.

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Cryptorchidism

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A condition in which at least one of the testciles fails to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum (1-7 males in birth)

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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland resulting from hormonal changes associated with aging, rather than from other causes such as inflammation due to STIs.

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Prostatitis

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Inflammation of the prostate gland

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Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among Canadian men

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CRAZY

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Age

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Prostate cancer is rare below the age of 45. The risk rises rapidly after the age of 50, and most men with the disorder are 65 or older.

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Family history

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The risk is higher for men who have a father, brother, or son who has had the disease.

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Mutations of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes

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Mutations in these genes are why breast and ovarian cancers are significantly more common in some families. It is believed that mutations in these genes may also heighten the risk of prostate cancer in men.

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Race/ethnicity

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Men of African ancestry are at higher risk for prostate cancer than men of European ancestry, and men of Asian origin have lower rates

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Erection

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The enlargement and stiffening of the penis as a consequence of its engorgement with blood

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Performance anxiety

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Feelings of worry about being able to function successfully with respect to sexual activity (or any other activity that might be judged by another person)

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Sacrum

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The thick, triangular bone located near the bottom of the spinal column

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Men of African ancestry are at higher risk for prostate cancer than men of European ancestry, and men of Asian origin have lower rates

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The division of the nervous system that regulates automatic bodily processes, such as heartbeat, pupil dilation, respiration, and digestion

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Somatic

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The division of the nervous system that regulates voluntary movements, such as wiggling a toe or waving an arm

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Sympathetic nervous system

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is in command during processes that involve a release of bodily energy from stored reserves, such as running, performing some other athletic task, or being gripped by fear or anxiety. The sympathetic branch also governs general mobilization of the body, by increasing the heart rate and respiration rate in response to threat, for example.

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Parasympathetic nervous system

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branch is most active during processes that restore reserves of energy, such as digestion. When we experience fear or anxiety, the sympathetic branch of the ANS quickens the heart rate. When we relax, the parasympathetic branch curbs the heart rate. The parasympathetic branch activates digestive processes, but the sympathetic branch inhibits digestive activity.

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Peyronie’s disease

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have excessive curvature that can make erection painful and enjoyment of coitus difficult.

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Priapism

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Persistent and painful erections of the penis
Priapism is often caused by leukemia, sickle-cell anaemia, or diseases of the spinal cord, although in some cases the cause remains unknown

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Orgasm

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The climax of sexual excitement

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Paraplegia

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Sensory and motor paralysis of the lower half of the body

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Emission stage

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The first phase of ejaculation, which involves contractions of the prostate gland, the seminal vesicles, and the upper part of the vas deferens

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Urethral bulb

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Small tube that makes up the prostatic part of the urethral tract. It balloons out as muscles close at either end, trapping semen prior to ejaculation

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Expulsion stage

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Second stage of ejaculation, during which muscles at the base of the penis and elsewhere contract rhythmically, forcefully expelling semen and providing pleasure

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Retrograde ejaculation

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Ejaculation in which the ejaculate empties into the bladder

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Vulva (aka pudendum (place of shame))

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The external sexual structures of the female

vulva consists of the mons veneris, labia majora, labia minora, the clitoris, and the vaginal opening

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Mons veneris (AKA mons pubis or mons)

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Mound of fatty tissue that covers the pubic bone.

  • which is the joining of the pelvic bones at the front of the body, below the abdomen and above the clitoris.
  • Gets pubic hair
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Labia majora

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Large folds of skin that run downward from the mons along the sides of the vulva (outer lips)
-shield the labia minora and the urethral and vaginal openings.

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Labia minora

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Hairless, light-coloured folds of skin located between the labia majora

  • rich in sensory receptors
  • change with arousal and orgasm
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Clitoris

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Female sex organ consisting of a shaft and a glans, located above the urethral opening (extremely sensitive)
-glans varies in size, typically <15mm

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Corpora cavernosa

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Masses of spongy tissue in the clitoral shaft that become engorged with blood and stiffen in response to sexual stimulation
(clitoris)

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Prepuce

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The fold of skin covering the glans of the clitoris

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Clitoridectomy

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Surgical removal of the clitoris

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Excision

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partial or complete removal of the clitoris and the labia minora, with or without removal of the labia majora

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Infibulation

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narrowing of the vaginal opening by creating a seal formed by cutting and repositioning the inner, or outer, labia, with or without removal of the clitoris

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Urethral opening

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The opening through which urine passes from the female’s body

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Cystitis

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An inflammation of the urinary bladder

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Introitus

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The vaginal opening

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Hymen

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A fold of tissue across the vaginal opening that is usually present at birth and remains at least partly intact until a women engages in sexual intercourse

  • named the maidenhead, test to see if you are a virgin (virginity)
  • But it can rip naturally in sports
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Perineum

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The skin and underlying tissue that lies between the vaginal opening and the anus

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Episitomy

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Surgical incision in the perineum that may be made during childbirth, to protect the vagina from tearing

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vagina’s normal acidity

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(pH 4.0 to 5.0).

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Douche

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Application of a jet liquid to the vagina as a rinse

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Vaginitis

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Vaginal inflammation

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The Gräfenberg spot, or G spot

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a part of the vagina—a bean-shaped area in the anterior (front) wall that may have special erotic significance
-Highly controversial

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Cervix

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The lower end of the uterus

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Os

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The opening in the middle of the cervix

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Uterus

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The hollow, uscular, pear-shaped organ in which a fertilized ovum implants and develops until birth
- has three layers (3 layers) innermost layer being the endometrium

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Radiotherapy

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Treatment of a disease by X-rays or by emissions from a radioactive substance

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Pap Test

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Examination of a sample of cervical cells for cervical cancer and other abnormalities

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Ovum

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Egg cell

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Endometirum

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The innermost layer of the uterus

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Endometriosis

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Condition caused by the growth of endometrial tissue in the abdominal cavity, or elsewhere outside the uterus, and characterized by menstrual pain

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Hysterectomy

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Surgical removal of the uterus

-One in three women in the United States has a hysterectomy by the age of 60

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Complete hysterectomy

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Surgical removal of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and uterus

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Fallopian tubes

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Tubes that extend from the upper uterus toward the ovaries, conducting ova to the uterus
(if fertilization occurs, it happens here)

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Ectopic pregnancies

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A pregnancy in which the fertilized ovum implants outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tubes

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The ovaries

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Almond shaped organs that produce ova and the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Part of the endocrine system, the hormones are

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Estrogen

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Generic term for the female sex hormone or synthetic compounds that promote the development of female sex characteristics and regulate the menstrual cycle
(consists of estradiol, estriol, and estrone)

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Progesterone

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Steroid hormone that stimulates proliferation of the endometrium and is involved in regulation of the menstrual cycle

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Follicle

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A capsule within an ovary, containing an ovum

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Pelvic examination,

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the physician first examines the woman externally for irritations, swellings, abnormal vaginal discharges, and clitoral adhesions. The physician normally inserts a speculum to help inspect the cervix and vaginal walls for discharges (which can be signs of infection), discolouration, lesions, or growths

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Secondary sex characterisitcs

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Traits that distinguish women from men but are not directly involved in reproduction

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Mammary glands

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Milk-secreting glands

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Areola

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Dark ring on the breast that encircles the nipple

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Breast cancer

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most commonly diagnosed cancer (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers) and the second-leading cause of cancer-related death

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Cysts

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Sac like structures filled with fluid or diseased material

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Benign tumours

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Doing little or no harm

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Malignant tumours

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Lethal, causing or likely to cause of death

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Mammography

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A special type of X-ray that detects cancerous lumps in the breast

108
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The human menstrual cycle averages ___ days in length

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28 (28-32 days)

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Four phases of the menstrual cycle

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1) Proliferative phase (estrogen levels increase, causing the ripening of perhaps 10 to 20 ova)
2) Ovulatory phase: estrogen reaches peak blood levels, and ovulation occurs
3) secretory, or luteal, phase: begins right after ovulation, and continues through the beginning of the next cycle (If the ovum goes unfertilized, the estrogen and progesterone levels plummet)
4) menstrual phase, which leads to the beginning of a new cycle.

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Ovulation

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The process by which a mature ovarian follicle ruptures and releases an ovum

Release of the ovum from the ovary and makes it way into the fallopian tube

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Corpus luteum

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An ovarian follicle that has released an ovum.
The corpus luteum remains in existence only if pregnancy begins
-Without fertilization the corpus luteum degenerates (due to degeneration, both estrogen and progesterone decrease)

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Endocrine gland

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A gland that secretes a hormone into the blood, rather into the duct

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Manarche

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First menstrual period

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Hypothalamus

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Bundle of neural cell bodies involved in regulating body temperature, motivation, and emotion (located near centre of brain)

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Pituitary gland (master gland)

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The gland that secretes growth hormone, prolactin, oxytocin, and other hormones

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Hormones

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A substance secreted by an endocrine gland to regulate various body functions

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Proliferative phase (aka pre-ovulatory or follicular phase)

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The first phase of the menstrual cycle, which begins with the end of menstruation and lasts about 9-10 days

Pituitary secretes Follicle Stimulating Hormone which goes into the blood, in response, ovaries secretes estrogen

The estrogen facilitates the regrowth of the endometrial lining in prep for ovum, estrogen also impacts cervical mucus which thins and becomes viscous

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Ovulatory phase

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The second stage of menstrual cycle, This is when a follicle ruptures and releases a mature ovum

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Graafian follicle

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A mature ovarian follicle that ruptures to discharge an ovum

120
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Zygotes

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A fertilized ovum

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Identical twins

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One fertilized ovum divides into two

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Fraternal twins

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When two ovum are fetilized

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Secretory phase (aka luteal phase)

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Third phase of the menstrual cycle.
-Begins to secrete large amounts of progesterone and estrogen after ovulation (produced in the CL)

LH stimulates ruptured follicle to develop into corpus luteum (CL)

Progesterone induces endometrial to secrete glycogen (nutrient fluid) (this inhibits LH production)

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Menstrual phase

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Fourth phase of menstrual cycle, when the endometrium is sloughed off in the menstrual flow

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Menstruation

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the passing of the lining through the cervix and vagina

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Tampons

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Cylindrical plug of cotton that is inserted into the vagina and left in place to absorb menstrual fluid

127
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Menopause

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The cessation of menstruation (ages of 46 and 50 and lasts for about two years) (permanent cessation of periods, no period for 1 or more year)

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Perimenopause

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The beginning of menopause, usually characterized by 3 to 11 months of amenorrhea (lack of menstruation) or irregular periods. Perimenopause ends with menopause

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Climacteric

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A long term process, inducing menopause, that involved the gradual decline in the reproductive capacity of the ovaries

130
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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

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Postmenopausal replacement of naturally occurring estrogen or estrogen and progesterone with synthetic (or sometimes natural) equivalents

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About ___% of Canadian women report that they usually experience extremely painful menstrual periods

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30

132
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Dysmenorrhea (most common)

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Pain or discomfort during menstruation (pelvic cramps are most common pain)
-orgasm can relief this

133
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Primary dysmenorrhea

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Menstrual pain or discomfort that occurs in the absence of known organic problems

134
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Secondary dysmenorrhea

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Menstrual pain or discomfort caused by identified organic problems (Endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and ovarian cysts)

135
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Prostaglandins

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Hormones that cause muscle fibers in the uterine wall to contract, as during labour

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Mastalgia

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A swelling of the breasts that sometimes causes premenstrual discomfort

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Amenorrhea

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absence of menstruation (primary sign of infertility)

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Primary amenorrhea

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absence of menstruation in a woman who has not menstruated at all by about the age of 16 or 17

139
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Secondary amenorrhea

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delayed or absent menstruation in a woman who’s had regular periods in the past.

140
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Anorexia nervosa

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Psychological disorder characterized by a desire to lose weight by refusing to eat

141
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

A

combination of symptoms such as minor psychological distress, muscle tension, and aches or pains that may affect a woman during the four- to six-day interval that precedes her menses each month.

142
Q

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

A

A diagnosis in APA, to describe cases of PMS that are characterized by severe changes in mood and impairment of functioning at work, school ,s coail relationships

143
Q

Everything beyond is from Lecture

A

DOWN DOWN DOWN< BABY ARE YOU?

144
Q

Why one testes hangs lower

A

Saves you from banging your balls together

145
Q

Tunica Albuginea

A

tight, white fibrous sheath, inelastic, wrapped around testsicles

146
Q

Leydig’s cells

A

Between seminiferous tubules (interstitial cells)

147
Q

Two ejaculatory ducts

A

Travel through prostate gland, come together and form a single urethra

148
Q

penis consists of 3 parallel cylinders

A

2 cavernous bodies and 1 spongy body

149
Q

Glans

A

Tip of penis basically

-smooth, round head, lots of nerve endings

150
Q

Smegma

A

Cheesy deposit

-dirt, urine, glandular deposit

151
Q

Penis size

A

Needs to be large enough to function

-women prefer width over length

152
Q

Long term penis size

A

Length 6.3”, circumference 4.8”

153
Q

Short term penis size

A

Length 6.4”, circumference 5.0”

154
Q

Erection sizes vary from:

A

2-14 inches ( 2015 average was 5.2 inches long, 4.6 inches circumference)

155
Q

Erection

A
  • Reflex in the spinal cord (2 inputs)

- Input from brain

156
Q

Ejaculation

A

Impulses go to the ejaculation centres (same area of the spine as erection centers)

157
Q

Ejaculation and orgasm can happen separately

A

Orgasms can occur in infants too.

158
Q

Reading 4

A

-Aim. To investigate whether the self-reported G-spot has an underlying genetic basis
-We found 56% of women reported having a G-spot.
-older women less frequently
reporting the existence of a G-spot compared with
younger women
-personality domains
“extraversion” and “openness (more likely)
-confounders including social class,
education levels, other aspects of personality, emotional intelligence, number of partners, and frequency of sex during the past 3 months were not
significantly associated with reporting a G-spot

159
Q

During sexual excitement, the labia majora ____ and ____ during arousal

A

Separate and flatten

after a number of children the lips may not spread as much

160
Q

Labiaplasty

A

Modification of their labia to conform to what they believe is the ideal shape or preferred shape

161
Q

During sexual arousal / excitement, the clitoris

A
  • engorges with blood causing it to largen

- During advanced stages of arousal the clitrois retracts under the hoood

162
Q

First time intercourse

A

Muscle tension from anxiety or being unprepared

  • unlubricated (dry) vagina that creates friction
  • clumsy attempts at penetration
  • arousal system is influences by experience
163
Q

Menstruation occurs in

A

Female humans, apes, and some monkeys

-all other animals have an estrus or ovarian cycle, which typically does not involve uterine bleeding

164
Q

Menarche

A

Point in puberty where menstruation can begin to occur (may be irregular until about age 20)

165
Q

Factors that can disrupt menstrual cycle

A

Prolonged and severe stress

166
Q

Bodily changes centered on ovulation (preparation)

A

-Preparation and maintenance of uterus for implantation of egg

167
Q

Alkalinity is a

A

good thing! Sperm likes this

168
Q

High estrogen turns _____ FSH production

A

Off (negative feedback system)

169
Q

High estrogen causes ________

A

luteinizing hormone releasing factor (LH-RF) and LH production (positive feedback system)

170
Q

LH surge leads to

A

release of ovum within 12-24 hours

171
Q

Menses

A

Low levels of estrogen triggers menstrual flow or Menses (this triggers increase in FSH which starts cycle)
-lasts 3-7 days, sheds blood, mucus, endometrial tissue (60ml of blood)

172
Q

Menopause symptoms

A

10% have very serious symptoms

  • Instability in vasomotor system (include hot flashes or chills)
  • dizziness, headaches, heart palpitations, chest pain
173
Q

Change of life

A

Another term for menopause

-leads to depression, due to loss of children capacity and children leaving home

174
Q

Clitoris size

A

There is no known connection between clitoris size and sensitivity to sexual stimulation

175
Q

Vesibule

A

area within the labia minora that contains the openings to the vagina and the urethra

176
Q

Sphincters

A

Ring-shaped muscles that surround body openings, which are open or close by expanding or contracting

177
Q

Crura

A

wing-shaped, leg-like structures that attach the clitoris to the pubic bone beneath. The crura contain corpora cavernosa, which engorge with blood and stiffen during sexual arousal.

178
Q

Vestibular bulbs

A

Cavernous structures that extend downward along the sides of the introitus and swell during sexual arousal

179
Q

Vagina definition

A

The tubular female sex organ that contains the penis during sexual intercourse and through which a baby is born

180
Q

Bartholin’s glands

A

Glands that lie just inside the minor lips and secrete fluid before orgasm

181
Q

pubococcygeus muscle

A

The muscle that encircles the entrance to the vagina

182
Q

The vaginal walls have ___ layers

A

3 (Inner lining (Vaginal Mucosa), middle lining, outer / deep layer)

183
Q

Breast size

A

It’s the amount of this fatty tissue—not the amount of glandular tissue—that largely determines breast size

-Women vary little in their amount of glandular tissue, so breast size does not determine how much milk they can produce.

184
Q

lumpectomy

A

Surgical removal of a (usually cancerous) lump from the breast (spares the breast)

185
Q

mastectomy

A

Surgical removal of all or part of breast

Psychology 353: Human Sexuality (8 decks)

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