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Chapter 5 Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth Flashcards

Key Terms and Definitions

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Sexuality

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A dimension of personality shaped on biological, psychosocial, and cultural forces and concerning all aspects of sexual behavior.

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Gonads

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The primary reproductive organs that produce germ cells and sex hormones: the ovaries and testes.

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Germ Cells

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Sperm and ova (eggs).

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Ovum

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A germ cell produced by a female, which combines with a male germ cell to create a fetus.

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Sperm

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A germ cell produced by a male, which combines with a female germ cell to create a fetus.

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Vulva

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The external female genitals, or sex organs.

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Clitoris

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The highly sensitive female genital structure.

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Prepuce

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The foreskin of the clitoris or penis.

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Urethra

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The duct that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

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Vagina

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The passage leading from the female genitals to the internal reproductive organs; the birth canal.

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Cervix

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The opening of the uterus in the upper part of the vagina.

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Uterus

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The hollow, thick-walled, muscular organ in which the fertilized egg develops; the womb.

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Fallopian Tube

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A duct that guides a mature ovum for the ovary to the uterus; also called an oviduct.

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Ovaries

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The paired female reproductive glands that produce ova (eggs) and sex hormones; ovaries are the female gonads.

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Penis

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The male genital structure consisting of spongy tissue that becomes engorged with blood during sexual excitement.

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Scrotum

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The loose sac of skin and muscle fibers that contains the testes.

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Testis

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One of two male gonads, the site of sperm production; plural, testes. Also called testicle.

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Semen

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The fluid that carries sperm out of the male penis during ejaculation.

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Epididymis

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A storage duct for maturing sperm, located on the surface of each testis.

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Vas Deferens

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A tube that carries sperm from the epididymis through the prostate gland to the seminal vesicles; plural, vasa deferentia.

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Prostate Gland

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A male reproductive organ; produces some of the fluid in semen, which helps transport and nourish sperm.

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Seminal Vesicle

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A tube leading from the vas deferens to the ejaculatory duct; secretes nutrients for the semen.

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Ejaculatory Duct

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A tube that carries mature sperm to the urethra so they can exit the body upon ejaculation.

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Cowper’s Gland

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In the male reproductive system, a small organ that produces pre-ejaculatory fluid.

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Glans

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The rounded head of the penis or the clitoris.

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Circumcision

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Surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis.

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Androgens

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Male sex hormones, produced by the testes.

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Estrogens

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A class of female sex hormones, produced by the ovaries, that bring about sexual maturation at puberty and maintain reproductive functions.

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Progestagens

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A class of female sex hormones, produced by the ovaries, that sustain reproductive functions.

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Adrenal Glands

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Endocrine glands, located over the kidneys, that produce sex hormones.

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Pituitary Gland

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An endocrine glad at the base of the brain that produces hormones and regulates the release of hormones-including sex hormones- by other glands.

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Hypothalamus

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A region of the brain above the pituitary gland whose hormones control the secretions of the pituitary; also involved in the control of many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature regulation, and sexual function.

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Sex Chromosomes

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The X and Y chromosomes, which determine and individual’s biological sex.

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Testosterone

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The most important male sex hormone; stimulates and embryo to develop into a male and induces the development of male secondary sex characteristics during puberty.

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Puberty

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The period of biological maturation during adolescence; in this state of development, the individual becomes capable of sexual reproduction.

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Menstrual Cycle

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The monthly ovarian cycle, regulated by hormones; in the absence of pregnancy, menstruation occurs.

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Menarche

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The first menstrual period, experience by most young women at some point during adolescence.

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Menses

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The portion of the menstrual cycle characterized by menstrual flow.

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Follicle

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A saclike structure within the ovary, in which an ovum matures.

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Endometrium

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The lining of the uterus.

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Ovulation

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The release of a mature ovum from an ovary.

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Corpus Luteum

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The part of the ovarian follicle left after ovulation, which secretes estrogen and progesterone during the second half of the menstrual cycle.

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Dysmenorrhea

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Painful or problematic menstruation.

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Premenstrual Tension

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Mild physical and emotional changes associated with the time before the onset of menses.

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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

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A disorder characterized by physical discomfort, psychological distress, and behavioral changes that begin after ovulation and cease when menstruation begins.

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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)

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A severe form of PMS, characterized by symptoms serious enough to interfere with daily activities and relationships.

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Menopause

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The cessation of menstruation, occurring gradually around age 50.

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Vasocongestion

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The accumulation of blood in tissues and organs.

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Orgasm

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The discharge of accumulated sexual tension with characteristic genital and bodily manifestations and a subjective sensation of intense pleasure.

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Sexual Dysfunction

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A disturbance in sexual desire, performance, or satisfaction.

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Erectile Dysfunction

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The inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse.

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Premature Ejaculation

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Involuntary orgasm before or shortly after the penis enters the vagina or anus; ejaculation that takes place sooner than desired.

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Retarded Ejaculation

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The inability to ejaculate when one wishes to during intercourse.

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Orgasmic Dysfunction

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The inability to experience orgasm.

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Masturbation

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Self-stimulation for the purpose of sexual arousal and orgasm.

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Celibacy

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Continuous abstention from sexual activity.

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Autoeroticism

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Behavior aimed at sexual self-stimulation.

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Erotic Fantasy

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Sexually arousing thoughts and daydreams.

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Foreplay

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Kissing, touching, and any form of oral or genital contact that stimulates people toward intercourse.

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Cunnilingus

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Oral stimulation of the female genitals.

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Fellatio

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Oral stimulation of the penis

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Sexual intercourse

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Sexual relations involving genital union; also called coitus, and also known as making love.

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Sexual Coercion

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The use of physical or psychological force or intimidation to make a person submit to sexual demands.

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Pornography

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The explicit or obscene depiction of sexual activities in pictures, writing, or other material.

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Cybersex

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Erotic interaction between people over the internet; also called virtual sex.

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Prostitution

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The exchange of sexual services for money.

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Fertilization

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The initiation of biological reproduction: the union of the nucleus of an egg cell with the nucleus of a sperm cell.

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Fertilized Egg

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The egg after penetration by a sperm; a zygote.

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Gene

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The basic unit of heredity; a section of a chromosome containing chemical instructions for making a particular protein.

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Fraternal Twins

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Twins who develop from separate fertilized eggs; such twins are not genetically identical.

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Identical twins

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Twins who develop from the division of a single zygote; such twins are genetically identical.

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Infertility

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The inability to conceive after trying for a year or more.

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Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)

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Advanced medical techniques used to treat infertility.

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Artificial (intrauterine) Insemination

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The introduction of semen into the vagina by artificial means.

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In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)

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Combining eggs and sperm outside the body and inserting one or more fertilized eggs into the uterus.

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Infant Mortality

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The death of a child at less than 1 year of age.

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

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The sudden death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep.

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Labor

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The act or process of giving birth to a child, expelling it with the placenta from the mother’s body by means of uterine contractions.

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Contraction

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Shortening of the muscles in the uterine wall, which causes effacement and dilation of the cervix and assists in expelling the fetus.

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Transition

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The last part of the first stage of labor, during which the cervix becomes fully dilated; characterized by intense and frequent contractions.

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Apgar Score

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A formalized system for assessing a newborn’s need for medical assistance.

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Cesarean Section

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A surgical incision through the abdominal wall and uterus, performed to deliver a fetus.

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Postpartum Period

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The period of about three months after delivering a baby.

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Lactation

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The production of milk.

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Colostrum

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A yellowish fluid secreted by the mammary glands around the time of childbirth until milk comes in, about the third day.

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Postpartum Depression

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An emotional low that may be experienced by the mother following childbirth.

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