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Exam 2 Flashcards

1
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What is a surrogate

A

carries the child using own egg and “fathers” sperm

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2
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What are the main symptoms within the first trimester of pregnancy

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nausea, fatigue, vomiting, swelling of breast, changes in sexuality

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3
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What is the first day of pregnancy

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The day a woman begins her last menstrual cycle

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4
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A harmful substance that causes defects in embryos or fetuses is called

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Teratogens

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5
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What is a blastocyst?

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Hollow ball of 64-128 cells, which will attach to the endomentrium

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6
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What are braxton-hicks contractions

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exercising the body in preparation of labor

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7
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What is an elective birth?

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You pick the day you give birth

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8
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What is vernix?

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waxy substance that covers a newborn

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9
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When does the second stage of labor begin?

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When the fetus head moves into the birth canal

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10
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What is an episiotomy

A

Cut from the vaginal opening to the anus

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11
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What is the purpose of the ovaries?

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produce sex cells

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12
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Do orgasms and ejaculations in males always occur simultaneously?

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not always

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13
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What is the purpose of the clitoris

A

pleasure

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14
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When do reproductive organs begin to differentiate in development?

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7th or 8th week gestation

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15
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What is the vulva?

A

mons pubis, clitoris, labia

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16
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What stage of sexual development does nocturnal emission begin?

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sexuality in adolescence

17
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During which stage of sexual development may one have concerns related to reevaluating ones sexuality

A

sexuality in middle adulthood

18
Q

Where do people aged 25-40 meet potential partners?

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introduction by friends, internet, parties, social and religious groups

19
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What are the distinguishing features of college that make dating different than high school?

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Independent setting, increased maturity of partners, role flexibility, increased legitimacy of sexual interactions

20
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What are the three frames to view virginity?

A

Gift, Stigma and Process Frame

21
Q

What year did the supreme court pass the law that states cannot ban same sex marriage?

A

2015

22
Q

Why is Kinsey’s research on sexual orientation so important?

A

It challenged the dichotomized model of sexuality

23
Q

Why is it more difficult to be homosexual if you are African American?

A

The African American community is less accepting of homosexuality than other cultures

24
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Is the Native American community accepting of various sexual orientations?

A

Yes

25
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Who is “invisible” minority and why

A

Those identified as bisexual, because most research involves heterosexuals and homosexuals

26
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What is the first sign of puberty in females?

A

Breast Development

27
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What is the average age women go through menopause?

A

51, ranging from 30-50

28
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What is it called when women stop menstruating for reasons other than menopause?

A

Amenorrhea

29
Q

What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?

A

enlargement of the prostate gland

30
Q

What is the first sign of puberty in males?

A

increased size of testicles

31
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What are the four phases in Master and Johnson’s model?

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  1. Excitement
  2. Plateau
  3. Orgasm
  4. Resolution
32
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What are some characteristics for the excitement phase?

A

Heart rate accelerates
Breathing increases
Male testes enlarge
Female breast swell

33
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What are some characteristics for the Plateau phase?

A

Male testes withdraw from scrotum

Female clit becomes highly sensitive

34
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What are some characteristics for the Orgasm phase?

A

In a female, the vaginal muscles contract and the uterus undergoes repeated contractions
In a male, repeated contractions occur at the base of the penis and semen is ejaculated

35
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What are some characteristics for the Resolution phase?

A

body slowly returns to its original

36
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What are some causes of infertility in males?

A

Abnormal sperm production
Problems with delivery of sperm
Damage related to cancer

37
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What are some causes of infertility in females?

A

Ovulation disorders
Cervical abnormalities
Fallopian tube damage or blockage
Endometriosis

38
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What are five different fertility options?

A 
Timing of intercourse
Environmental factors
Medication 
Artificial Insemination 
Adoption

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