HBM 07b: Sexuality Flashcards
Klinefelter’s syndrome has (X) genetic nomenclature and (male/female/neither) phenotype.
X = XXY
Male phenotype
Turner’s syndrome has (X) genetic nomenclature and (male/female/neither) phenotype.
X = XO
Female phenotype
Androgen insensitivity syndrome has (X) genetic nomenclature and (male/female/neither) phenotype.
X = XY
Female phenotype
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia has (X) genetic nomenclature and (male/female/neither) phenotype.
X = XX
Male phenotype as infants; female phenotype as adolescents
T/F: Gender identity is nearly identical to sexual identity.
False
Average age at sexual debut.
17 y.o.
(X)% of HS grads haven’t had sex.
X = 50
(X)% of college grads haven’t had sex.
X = 25
Kinsey scale/spectrum of (X). 0 means (Y). 6 means (Z).
X = sexual orientation Y = exclusively heterosexual Z = exclusively homosexual
T/F: Older adults have sexual intercourse until about 70 years old.
False - even over 70 y.o.
List the different categories of contraception.
- Barrier
- Hormonal
- Implanted
- Surgical
List phases of sexual response cycle
- Desire
- Excitement
- Plateau
- Orgasm
- Resolution
What happens in “desire” phase of sex response cycle?
Thoughts, fantasies
What happens in “excitement” phase of sex response cycle?
Physical changes (lubrication, erection)
What happens in “plateau” phase of sex response cycle?
More physical changes, like excitement phase, plus male secretion of fluid
What happens in “orgasm” phase of sex response cycle?
Rapid muscle contractions and ejaculation
What happens in “resolution” phase of sex response cycle?
HR and BP return to normal; men are refractory