Human Sexuality Flashcards
sperm
the sex cells that are made by males and that are needed to fertilize eggs
testes
the male reproductive organs that produce sperm and testosterone
scrotum
the skin covered sac that surrounds the testes
epididymis
coiled tube sperm move into after being made
vas deferens
the tube mature sperm travels into
prostate gland
the male gland that adds fluid to the sperm to nourish and protect it
semen
sperm and the added fluids
urethra
the tube that passes through the penis that carries urine and semen
penis
the organ that removes urine from the male body and that can deliver sperm to the female reproductive system
testosterone
the male hormone made by the testes
egg
the sex cells of the female that can be fertilized by sperm
ovaries
the female reproductive organs that produce eggs and hormones
Fallopian tubes
connect the ovaries to the uterus
uterus
the muscular organ the size of a fist where fertilized eggs develop
cervix
the narrow base of the uterus
endometrium
the lining of the uterus that thickens as an egg matures
placenta
a blood vessel-rich tissue that forms in a mother’s uterus
vagina
reproductive organ that connects the uterus to the outside of the body
menstrual cycle
a monthly series of hormone-controlled changes that mature an egg and prepare the uterus for pregnancy
abstinence
refraining from any risk behavior
sponge
soft sponge with spermicide placed in vagina before having sex
condom
barrier placed on penis or in vagina to block sperm
birth control pill/ patch/ ring/ shot
release hormones into bloodstream to “turn off” ovaries
implant
plastic rod placed under skin of female’s arm
intrauterine device
plastic t-shaped device placed in uterus through a medical procedure
emergency contraception
2 pills taken within 72 hours of having sex to temporarily block eggs from being produced or prevent/ stop fertilization
gonorrhea & chlamydia
bacterial infection that may cause discharge from the penis/ vagina, painful infection or pain in lower abdomen
asymptomatic
exhibiting no symptoms
trichomoniasis
parasitic infection that may cause discharge from vagina, itching, or odor
syphillis
bacterial infection that may cause sores and a rash
herpes
viral infection that may cause blisters and raw areas
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
viral infection that may cause warts and bumps or lead to cervical cancer
public lice (crabs)
parasitic infection that results in itching in the genital areas and is treated with shampoo
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
viral infection that reduces the body’s immune system and may lead to AIDS
opportunistic infection
infection/illness that takes advantage of a weakened immune system
