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Chapter 3: Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response Flashcards

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the sexual and reproductive organs of both men and women

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genitals

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the external female genitals that contain the mons pubis, the clitoris, the labia majora, and the labia minora

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vulva

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a pad of fatty tissue that covers the area of the pubic bone about 6 inches below the navel

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mons pubis (mons veneris)

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the center of sexual arousal

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clitoris

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a high concentration of sensory nerve endings and is exquisitely sensitive to stimulation, especially at the tip of the shaft

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glans clitoris

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a fold of skin that covers the glans when the clitoris is not engorged

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clitoral hood

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scents that the body produces that can be sexually stimulating to others

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pheromones

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tips of erectile tissue that attach to the pelvic bones

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crura

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hollow chambers in the crura that fill with blood and swell during arousal

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corpora cavernosa

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two folds of spongy flesh that extend from the mons pubis and run downward along the sides of the vulva

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labia majora (outer lips)

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the smaller folds within the labia majora that meet above the clitoris to form the clitoral hood

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labia minora (inner lips)

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the area enclosed by the labia minora

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vestibule

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glands that secrete a small amount of moisture during sexual arousal

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Bartholin’s glands

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a flexible, muscular structure that extends 3-5 inches back and upward from the vaginal opening in which menstrual flow and babies pass

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vagina

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the area through which an infant is born, allows menstrual flow to pass from the uterus, and encompasses the penis or other object during sexual expression

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birth canal

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the vaginal opening where majority of sensory nerve endings are concentrated

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introitus

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a thin membrane containing a relatively large number of blood vessels partially covering the introitus

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hymen

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located on the upper front wall of the vagina, an erotically sensitive area that may produce intense erotic pleasure and a fluid emission in some women

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Gräfenberg spot (G-spot)

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a hollow, thick-walled, muscular organ in which a fertilized ovum implants and develops until birth

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uterus (or womb)

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lower end of the uterus that extends down and opens to the vagina

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cervix

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inner lining of the uterine wall to which the fertilized egg attaches; partly discharged (if pregnancy does not occur) with the menstrual flow

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endometrium

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organ that produces gametes

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ovary (gonad)

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opening to the cervix

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Os

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the sex cells containing the genetic material necessary for reproduction; also referred to as oocytes, eggs, ova (singular, ovum)

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gametes

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female gametes

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oocytes

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the release of an oocyte

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ovulation

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saclike structures that contain the immature oocytes

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ovarian follicles

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tissue formed from a ruptured ovarian follicle that produces important hormones after the oocyte emerges

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corpus luteum

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uterine tubes that transport the oocyte from the ovary to the uterus

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fallopian tubes (oviducts)

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the funnel-shaped end of each fallopian tube

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infundibulum

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finger like projections that drape over the ovary and help transport the oocyte from the ovary into the fallopian tube

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fimbriae

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the tiny, hairlike structures that provide waving motion to help transport the oocyte within the fallopian tube to the ovary

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cilia

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the tube through which urine passes

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urethra

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the opening in the uterus, through which urine is expelled

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urethral opening

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the opening of the rectum, through which excrement passes

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anus

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a diamond-shaped region between the vagina and the anus

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perineum

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the underside of the pelvic area extending from the top of the pubic bone (above the clitoris) to the anus

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pelvic floor

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milk prduction

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lactation

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a mature female breast that is composed of fatty tissue and 15-25 lobed that radiate around a central protruding nipple

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mammary gland

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a ring of darkened skin around the nipple

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areola

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small glands within the lobes that begin to produce milk

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alveoli

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widened part of the fallopian tube in which fertilization normally occurs

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ampulla

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chemical substances that serve as messengers, traveling within the body through the bloodstream

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hormones

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sex drive or interest

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libido

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hormones that act directly on the gonads

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gonadotropins

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promotes maturation of gonads, regulates menstrual cycle

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gonatropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)

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assists in production of estrogen and progesterone, regulates maturation of ovarian follicles, triggers ovulation

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luteinizing hormone (LH)

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regulated ovarian function and maturation of ovarian follicles

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follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

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affect the maturation of the reproductive organs, menstruation, and pregnancy

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estrogen

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helps maintain the uterine lining until menstruation occurs

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progesterone

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the production of oocytes; the ovarian cycle

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oogenises

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the more-or-less monthly process during which oocytes are produced

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ovarian cycle

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the menstrual flow that generally occurs over a period of 3-5 days

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menses

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a girls first menstruation

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menarche

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a girls first menstruation

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menarche

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the phase lasting about 9 days when the endometrium thickens in response to increased estrogen

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proliferative phase

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the phase of the menstrual cycle during which the endometrium begins to prepare for the arrival of a fertilized ovum; without fertilization, the corpus luteum begins to degenerate

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secretory phase

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simultaneous menstrual cycles that occur among women who work or live together

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menstrual synchrony

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a more persistent, aching, and serious pain sufficient to limit a woman’s activities

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dysmenorrhea

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a diagnosis that includes severe, distinct, and persistent symptoms associated with menstruation

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pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder

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when women do not menstruate for reasons other than aging

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amenorrhea

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when women do not menstruate for reasons other than aging

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amenorrhea

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a bacterial infection that can occur in menstruating women and cause her to go into shock

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toxic shock syndrome (TSS)

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the climax of sexual sensation that involves rhythmic contractions in the genital area and intensely pleasurable sensations

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orgasm

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the sequence of changes and patterns that take place in the body during sexual arousal

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sexual response cycle

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model of sexual response that identifies the significant stages of response as excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution

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Masters and Johnson’s four-phase model sexual response

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model of sexual response that consists of desire, excitement, and orgasm phases

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Kaplan’s tri-phasic model of sexual response

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sexual response model which incorporates both the biological and affective components into a six-stage cycle

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Loulan’s sexual response model

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the swelling of the genital tissues with blood in both men and women

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vasocongestion

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increased muscle tension accompanying the approach of an orgasm

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myotonia

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increased muscle tension accompanying the approach of an orgasm

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myotonia

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provides a theoretical perspective of sexual response that is based on brain function and the interaction between sexual excitation (responding with arousal to sexual stimuli) and sexual inhibition (inhibiting sexual arousal)

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dual control model

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those structures of the brain that are associated with emotions and feelings and involved in sexual arousal

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limbic system

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certain areas of the skin that are highly sensitive to touch

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erogenous zones

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a hormone more commonly associated with contractions during labor and with breastfeeding

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oxytocin

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a steroid hormone associated with sperm production, the development of secondary sex characteristics in males, and the sex drive in both males and females

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testosterone

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a hormone more commonly associated with contractions during labor and with breastfeeding

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oxytocin

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the process of one of the first signs of sexual excitement in women is the seeping of moisture through the vaginal walls

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sweating (vaginal transudation)

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the expansion of the inner two thirds of the vagina during sexual arousal

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tenting

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a darkening of the skin or rash that temporarily appears as a result of blood rushing to the skin’s surface during sexual excitement

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sex flush

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the thickening of the walls that occurs in the plateau stage of the sexual response cycle

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orgasmic platform

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a peak sensation of intense pleasure that creates an altered state of consciousness and is accompanied by involuntary, rhythmic uterine and anal contractions, myotonia, and a state of well-being and contentment

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orgasm

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