exam Sex Ed Flashcards
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Stage of development in which a boy or girl becomes capable of reproduction. The pituitary gland signals to start the reproduction system.
Puberty
fluid that is mixed with sperm
Semen
rush blood to the penis making it elongated
Erection
male sex hormone
Testosterone
womb, contains the endometrium (blood lining) and where the embryo develops
Uterus
lead from the ovaries to the uterus carries the egg
Fallopian Tubes
release of the sperm
Ejaculation
breast exam (x-ray) to check for breast cancer
Mammogram
female sex hormone
estrogen
total end of menstruation
menopause
storage for sperm cells
Epididymis
the medical term for menstrual cramps
Dysmenorrhea
releasing of an egg from the ovaries once a month
Ovulation
a skin membrane that partially covers the end of the penis
Foreskin
the operation to remove the foreskin
Circumcision
where sperm production takes place
Testicles
skin sac protecting the testicles
Scrotum
opening to the birth canal
Vagina
the skin membrane that partially covers the inside of the vagina
Hymen
gland in the breast that produces milk
Mammary
blood lining in the uterus. This is what is shed when you have your period.
Endometrium
the hormone produced to prepare the lining of the uterus
Progesterone
test for cervical cancer
Pap Test
the virus that causes AIDS
HIV
