Human Sexuality

Question 1

sperm

Answer 1

the sex cells that are made by males and that are needed to fertilize eggs

Question 2

testes

Answer 2

the male reproductive organs that produce sperm and testosterone

Question 3

scrotum

Answer 3

the skin covered sac that surrounds the testes

Question 4

epididymis

Answer 4

coiled tube sperm move into after being made

Question 5

vas deferens

Answer 5

the tube mature sperm travels into

Question 6

prostate gland

Answer 6

the male gland that adds fluid to the sperm to nourish and protect it

Question 7

semen

Answer 7

sperm and the added fluids

Question 8

urethra

Answer 8

the tube that passes through the penis that carries urine and semen

Question 9

penis

Answer 9

the organ that removes urine from the male body and that can deliver sperm to the female reproductive system

Question 10

testosterone

Answer 10

the male hormone made by the testes

Question 11

egg

Answer 11

the sex cells of the female that can be fertilized by sperm

Question 12

ovaries

Answer 12

the female reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones

Question 13

Fallopian tubes

Answer 13

connect the ovaries to the uterus

Question 14

uterus

Answer 14

the muscular organ the size of a fist where fertilized eggs develop

Question 15

cervix

Answer 15

the narrow base of the uterus

Question 16

endometrium

Answer 16

the lining of the uterus that thickens as an egg matures

Question 17

placenta

Answer 17

a blood vessel-rich tissue that forms in a mother’s uterus

Question 18

vagina

Answer 18

reproductive organ that connects the uterus to the outside of the body

Question 19

menstrual cycle

Answer 19

a monthly series of hormone-controlled changes that mature an egg and prepare the uterus for pregnancy

Question 20

abstinence

Answer 20

refraining from any risk behavior

Question 21

sponge

Answer 21

soft sponge with spermicide placed in vagina before having sex

Question 22

condom

Answer 22

barrier placed on penis or in vagina to block sperm

Question 23

birth control pill/ patch/ ring/ shot

Answer 23

release hormones into bloodstream to “turn off” ovaries

Question 24

implant

Answer 24

plastic rod placed under skin of female’s arm

Question 25

intrauterine device

Answer 25

plastic t-shaped device placed in uterus through a medical procedure

Question 26

emergency contraception

Answer 26

2 pills taken within 72 hours of having sex to temporarily block eggs from being produced or prevent/ stop fertilization

Question 27

gonorrhea & chlamydia

Answer 27

bacterial infection that may cause discharge from the penis/ vagina, painful infection or pain in lower abdomen

Question 28

asymptomatic

Answer 28

exhibiting no symptoms

Question 29

trichomoniasis

Answer 29

parasitic infection that may cause discharge from vagina, itching, or odor

Question 30

syphillis

Answer 30

bacterial infection that may cause sores and a rash

Question 31

herpes

Answer 31

viral infection that may cause blisters and raw areas

Question 32

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Answer 32

viral infection that may cause warts and bumps or lead to cervical cancer

Question 33

public lice (crabs)

Answer 33

parasitic infection that results in itching in the genital areas and is treated with shampoo

Question 34

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Answer 34

viral infection that reduces the body’s immune system and may lead to AIDS

Question 35

opportunistic infection

Answer 35

infection/illness that takes advantage of a weakened immune system