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1
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Ovulation

A

release of one mature ovum each month during the menstrual cycle

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2
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Circumcision

A

the removal of foreskin from the penis

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3
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Contraception

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something used to prevent unwanted pregnancy

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4
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Vasectomy

A

Cutting of the vas deferens to stop sperm flow

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5
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episiotomy

A

tear or cut of the perineum during natural childbirth

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6
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fertilization

A

when sperm united with eggs

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7
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ejaculation

A

muscles around the reproductive organs contract and semen is released from body

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8
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smegma

A

substance found under foreskin that is composed of dead skin and other secretion

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9
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perineum

A

soft tissue between vagina and anus

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10
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spermatogenesis

A

occUrs inside the seminiferous tubules, production of sperm cells

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11
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oocyte

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a cell in a ovary that may become an ovum

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12
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ectopic pregnancy

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pregnancy that happens in the fallopian tubes, egg will implant itself in the fallopian tubes rather then the endometrium

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13
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what hormones do the ovaries produce?

A

estrogen and progesterone

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14
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what hormone does the testicles produce?

A

testosterone

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15
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Where does fertilization occur?

A

fallopian tubes

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16
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what is the fold of skin at the end of the penis covering the glans?

A

foreskin

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17
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what is semen is made up of?

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sperm and fluid from the seminal vessels, prostate, and cowper’s gland

18
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why is the scrotum known as a climate control system?

A

regulates the temperature of the testicles, keep sperm between 4 to 7 degrees cooler than body temperature

19
Q

what are three functions of the male reproductive tract?

A

discharge into female reproductive track, produce testosterone, produce sperm

20
Q

testosterone is responsible for?

A

hair growth, increase in height, deepens voice, aggression, rougher skin

21
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once the egg has left the ovary it has how long to be fertilized?

A

12 - 24 hours

22
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what are three functions of the female reproductive tract?

A

producing estrogen and progesterone, producing eggs, supporting and protecting embryos

23
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name three reasons that circumcision are preformed

A

religious, hygienic, cultural reasons

24
Q

list the 4 types of sexual contact we discussed in class

A

skin to skin, anal, vaginal, oral

25
Q

what is the difference between an
STI and STD?

A

STD - disease caused by virus
STI - infection caused by bacteria
Other - parasite

26
Q

List all stds and stis and label as such

A

STI - chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis
STD - Hepatitis B, HPV, HIV/AIDS, HSV - 2

27
Q

Why is it important that certain std/ stis should be reported to the cdc?

A

so the spreading of STI/STDs can get tracked

28
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why do they refer to STD/STI infection as the “silent epidemic”?

A

no one talks about having or spreading these types of infections

29
Q

name three ways to prevent the spread of STD/STIs?

A

Abstinence, condoms, mutual monogamous relationship

30
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What is the difference between HSV1 and HSV2?

A

HSV1 - oral herpes HSV2 - Genital Herpes

31
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Why are people who receive or provide oral intercourse more likely to get an STD/STI than those who engage in vaginal intercourse?

A

during vaginal intercourse it is common to Use a condom

32
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what does HIV stand for?

A

human immunodeficiency virus

33
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what does AIDS stand for?

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

34
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what does PID stand for?

A

pelvic inflammatory disease

35
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What comes first HIV or AIDs?

A

HIV

36
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what is the difference between a barrier and a chemical contraceptive?

A

Barrier - use of an item that prevents the exchange of bodily fluids
Chemical - using synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy

37
Q

explain how the birth control pill works, what does it do to the body?

A

stops ovulation, thins uterine lining, and thickens cervical mUcus

38
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what is the only form of birth control that is 100% effective in preventing pregnancies? Does it also prevent STD/STI?

A

Abstinence, Yes

39
Q

Name all Barrier contraceptives

A

female condom, male condom, diaphragm

40
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Name all Chemical contraceptives

A

plan B, NuvaRing, the Pill, Depo-Provera, IUD Copper, Spermicide

41
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what is a contraceptive?

A

a item used to prevent prgnancy

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