Chapter 6 Sexuality, Pregnancy, and childbirth Flashcards
what is sexuality?
A dimension of personality shaped by biological, psychosocial, and cultural forces
What are the external sex organs of people assigned female at birth called
the vulva
what is the primary function of gonads?
to produce sex hormones and germ cells (ova in females, sperm in males)
what is the g-spot, and where is it located
a sensitive area located 1 to 2 inches inside the vagina
what is the journey of sperm in males
sperm are produced in the testes, stored in the epididymis, travel through vas deferens, merge into seminal vesicles, pass through the prostate gland , and exit through the ejaculatory ducts
what are some common terms for gender identities beyond male and female
nonbinary. queer. gender nonconforming, transgender, and asexuality
what are the main categories of sexual orientation
heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, pansexuality, and asexuality
what hormones are responsible for sexual maturation in males and female
testosterone for males and estrogen and progesterone for females
what marks the beginning of the menstual cycle
the first day of menstruation (menses)
Name a common menstrual problem
Dysmenorrhea( menstrual discomfort)
what are four phases of the sexual response cycle
excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution
what is fertilization
the union of a sperm and egg, resulting in a zygote
what is infertility, and how common is male infertility
the inability to conceive after one year; male infertility accounts for about 25% of cases
what is the difference between dizygotic and monozygotic twins
dizygotic twins result from two separate eggs, while monozygotic twins result from one fertilized egg splitting
what are the three stage of labor
cervical effacement/dilation, delivery of the baby, and delivery of the placenta
what is the Apgar score
a test given to newborns to assess their health immediately after birth
what is preeclampsia
a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine
what us postpartum depression
a prolonged period of guilt, anxiety, and self-blame experienced by some new mothers
what are the benefits of breastfeeding
provides antibodies, nutrition, and promotes bonding between mother and baby
what are teratogens
substance that can cause congenital malformations or birth defects
