Human Sexuality chapter 41

Question 1

includes function of the sexual organs and the person’s perceptions of his or her own functioning, sexual expressions and preferences.

Answer 1

sexuality

Question 2

the reproductive glands that produce and store most of the seminal fluid.

Answer 2

testes

Question 3

these glands produce and store most of the seminal fluid

Answer 3

the prostate and seminal vesicles

Question 4

the combination of seminal fluid and spermatozoa.

Answer 4

semen

Question 5

corresponds to the penis in the male in that both organs contain erectile tissue and respond to stimulation that can result in orgasm.

Answer 5

clitoris

Question 6

small mucous glands on the lateral wall of the vestibule of the vagina. They produce a small amount of lubricant.

Answer 6

Skene’s and Bartholin’s glands

Question 7

includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina.

Answer 7

internal vagina

Question 8

influenced by estrogen and progesterone for lactation.

Answer 8

mammary glands

Question 9

the hypothalamus secretes gonadotropin which stimulates the pituitary gland to secrete follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. These hormones stimulate the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone.

Answer 9

menstraution

Question 10

is estrogen dominant, during this phase the follicles mature with usually only one follicle reaching full maturity.

Answer 10

follicular phases

Question 11

progesterone becomes dominate, which prepares the uterus for possible implantation and maintenance of a fertilized ovum

Answer 11

luteal phase

Question 12

refers to the proliferation of the endometrium or uterine lining. Estrogen is dominant.

Answer 12

proliferative phase

Question 13

the endometrial glands continue to grow becoming edematous and dense, in preparation for implantation and maintenance of a fertilized ovum. Progesterone dominant.

Answer 13

secretory phase

Question 14

a person who appears as, may have had surgery for, or desires to be a member of the opposite sex.

Answer 14

transgendered

Question 15

born with “ambiguous genitalia”

Answer 15

intersexed

Question 16

touching a cuddling are of crucial importance to the normal psychosexual development. They are very sensitive to touch, the commonly explore their own bodies. This is a normal developmental process.

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newborn and infant

Question 17

they begin to explore their bodies even more while developing a body image that includes sexual identity. They may engage in masturbation, and parents should be reassured that this in a normal behavior that is healthy for development.

Answer 17

toddler and preschooler

Question 18

during elementary school children develop their gender identity. Masturbation may decrease during this latency period. Experimentation in both heterosexual and homosexual roles is a normal part of childhood and adolescent. Adolescent boys begin to experience nocturnal emissions

Answer 18

school aged and adolescent

Question 19

involuntary contractions of the muscles surrounding the vaginal orifice so that penetration may be impossible and very painful.

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vaginismus

Question 20

painful intercourse. It is thought to be the direct result of physical or structural problems or the result of psychological traumas or problems.

Answer 20

dyspareunia

Question 21

diagnosed when ejaculation occurs within 1 minute of vaginal penetration, there is an inability to delay ejaculation within 1 minute of vaginal penetration, and the man experiences negative personal consequences.

Answer 21

PE premature ejaculation

Question 22

the inability to attain or maintain an erection long enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse also referred to as ED.

Answer 22

impotence