Health test Flashcards
What is the function of the clitoris
fills with blood; female equivalent of penis
The strongest part of female body
uterus
provides nutrients for fetus
endometrium
Triggered by pituitary gland
puberty
What is the difference between viral and bacterial STIs
Bacterial is curable, viral is not
4 fluids of transmission
blood, breast milk, semen, vaginal fluids
what are some barrier methods
condom, diaphragm, cervical cap, sponge, spermicide
what are some hormonal methods
the pill, patch, injection, IUD, implant, vaginal ring
pituitary gland function
produce and release hormones
male and female sex hormones
testosterone & estrogen
male/female reproductive cells
sperm & egg/ova
labia majora
large folds of skin that cover vagina
function of vagina
intercourse and birth
symptomatic vs asymptomatic
you show symptoms of the illness/infection. You don’t show any symptoms
What is the function of testicles
produces sperm