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HLTH 220 Flashcards

1
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T or F: there is one global perspective on sexuality and it is that it is taboo

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false

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has sexuality become more or less embedded into our everyday lives

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more

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2
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what is sexuality influenced and shaped by?

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pop culture or mass media

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T or F: While TV and viewing have been increasing, the number of sexual references has also increased

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true

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4
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at what time are decency standards looser in television?

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between 10pm and 6am

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5
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what is an example of something to do with sexuality that we may see as normal that other cultures may not?

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kissing

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why is it important to study female anatomy?

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to increase sexual comfort and monitor for changes related to health concerns

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what are the major functions of the female genitalia?

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  • to produce ova (eggs)
  • to produce estrogen and progesterone
  • to provide for the reception of sperm, the movement, of sperm, and the site of fertilization
  • to provide a location for fetal development
    to carry out the birth process
    -provides sexual pleasure
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8
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what is fertilization?

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it is the union of the sperm and the egg

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9
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what are the structures of the breast?

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  • the lobes mammary glands
  • fats & ligaments
  • pectoralis muscle
  • nipple
  • areola
  • ## lactiferous ducts
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10
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what is the function of the fatty tissue of the breast?

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determines the size/ shape of the breast and gives it support

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what are the mammary glands? what are their functions?

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milk-producing cells. their functions are lactation

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what is the purpose of the lactiferous ducts?

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to carry milk from the mammary glands to the nipple. it also acts as storage of milk

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describe the appearance of the areola. why is it bumpy? what is the purpose of the bumps?

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a ring of darker skin around the nipple with a rougher bumpier texture than the rest of the skin. this is because of the many oil glands in the areola. these glands provide lubrication for the nipple for breast feeding

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14
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what are the external structures of the vagina? what are they collectively called?

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  • labia majora
    -labia minora
    -clitoris : sole function is sexual arousal
    -urethral opening
    -hymen: thin membrane containing a high amount of blood vessels
  • mons pubis: pad of fatty tissue that covers the area of the pubic bone

collectively: vulva

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15
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what is the purpose of the labia majora and the labia minora?

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Majora- to protect all vaginal organs including the clitoris and vaginal opening
minora - provides secondary protection

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16
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how is the study of sexuality different from other studies?

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sexuality is surrounded by an array of fears, taboos, prejudice, and hypocrisy

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17
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T or F: exposure to television affects us all in the same ways

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false

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18
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how are lesbians portrayed in film an tv? how are gay men portrayed? how are queer people potrayed?

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lesbian - super masucline or super feminine
gay men - effimaniate, flighty, or closeted
queer - odd

19
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WHAT is the one shared view of normal sexual behavior that most cultures agree with?

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reproduction

20
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T or F: all embryos start out as female.

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true

21
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what is the cruca of the clitoris? what does it attach to that attacked to the pubic bone?

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cruca is two internal branches within the shaft of the clitoris

the cruca attaches to the copora cavernosa

22
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what are the internal structures of the female anatomy?

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  • uterus:
    -vaginal canal
  • fallopian tubes
  • ovaries
  • fimbriae: hair-like structures near the ovaries: gonad, or an organ that produces gametes
  • ## cervix: small opening at the back of the vagina
23
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what is another word for vaginal opening? for uterus?

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introitus. womb.

24
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what connects the vagina to the uterus? is the fallopian tubes attached to the ovaries?

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the cervix. no they are not

25
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what are the other structures of the anatomy for \ females?

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  • anus: opening of the rectum where feces passes through
  • perineum: the space between the vagina and the anus
  • urethra: tube which urine passes through
26
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what are the external structures of the male anatomy?

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the penis and the scrotum

27
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what are the parts of the penis

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  • root: base, attaches the penis to the pelvic cavity
  • shaft: the body of the penis
    -head: (aka glans penis)
28
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what are the three columns of erectile tissue in the penis shaft?

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two corpora cavernosa and one corpus spongiosum beneath those two

29
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T or F: in very rare and extreme cases, there is no relationship between penis size and a mans ability to have a sexual intercourse

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true

30
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what are the internal structures of the male anatomy?

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  • testes: functions are sperm production and hormone production
  • seminiferous tubules: tiny compressed tubes within the testes (this is where spermatogenesis takes place)
  • epididymis: where the sperm mature
    -the vas deferens: tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts
  • ejaculatory ducts
    -seminal vesicle: secrete a fluid that makes up 70% of semen (seminal fluid)
  • prostate gland: produces about 30% of the seminal fluid
  • Cowper (bulbourethral) gland: secrete a thick clear mucus prior to ejaculation
31
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cryptochidism

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undescended testis

32
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what do the seminiferous tubulues merge to form?

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epididymis

33
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what does the vas deferens and seminal vesicles join to form?

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ejaculatory ducts

34
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what are the other structures of the male anatomy?

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the breast, buttocks, rectum, and anus

35
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what is gynecomastia? what is is caused by?

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the swelling or enlargement of the male breast. this is caused by a decrease in the amount of testosterone compared to estrogen

36
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T or F: sexting is found to be more objectifying than liberating

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false/ it is both

37
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what seperates lovers from friends

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lovers have more fascination and a greater sense of exclusiveness

38
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what is the foundation of a strong love relationship?

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friendship

39
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what are the different styles of love?

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  • eros: love of beauty
  • mania: obsessive or possessive love
  • Ludus: playful love
    storage: love between companions
    agape: brotherly love
    pragma: practical love
40
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what are the three parts of the triangular theory of love?

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intimacy- emotional connectedness
commitment- desire to remain in the relationship (two parts -short-term (individual decision that he or she loves someone) or long-term- (maintenance of love)
passion- romantic feelings and physical sexual desire

41
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what are the combinations of love according to the triangle?

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  • passion only - infatuation
  • intimacy only - liking
    -commitment only - empty love
  • passion and commitment - fatuous love
  • passion and intimacy - romantic love
    intimacy and commitment - companionate love
    consummate love - presence of all three
    Non love - the absence of all three
42
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t o F: jealousy sets boundaries for the behaviors that are unacceptable in relationships

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false/ they do set boundaries

43
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extradyatic sex

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extra marital sex

44
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what are the different contexts of communication?

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cultural - the values, customs, and beliefs associated with it is incoporated into communication
social - the roles we platy in society as members of a group
psychological - we are unqiue distinct individuals

45
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what are the three most important forms of non verbal communication ?

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  • proximity - nearness in physical space and time
    -eye contact
  • touching

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