Lesson 1 (MIDTERM)

Question 1

What chromosome does a male have?

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XY chromosome

Question 2

What chromosome does a female have?

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XX Chromosome

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reproductive glands that produce the gametes

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Gonads

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begin to form until about the 8 th week embryonic development.

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Gonads

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for male gonads

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Testes

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for female gonads

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Ovaries

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individuals who possess both ovarian and testicular tissues but this condition is rare in nature.

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True hermaphrodites/intersex-

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formed if individuals having accessory reproductive structures that do not much their gonads

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Pseudohermaphrodites

Question 9

A critical event for the development of reproductive organs takes place about one month before birth wherein the male testes formed in the abdominal cavity at approximately the same location as the female ovaries, descend to enter the scrotum.
If this normal event fails, it may lead to ___________

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Cryptorchidism

Question 10

This condition usually occurs in young males and causes _________ (which also a risk factor for cancer of the testes) that is why surgery is usually performed during childhood to solve this problem.

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Sterility

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Other much less serious conditions also affect males primarily such as ________, which is due to narrowing of the foreskin of the male reproductive structure and misplace urethral opening

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phimosis

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is the period of life, generally between ages of 10-15 years old, when the reproductive organs grow to their adult size and become functional under the influence of

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Puberty

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is the first menstrual period of females which happens two years after the start if puberty. Hormones play an important role in regulation of ovulation and fertility of females

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Menarche

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are more common in young and elderly women and in those whose resistance to diseases is low

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Vaginal Infections

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Usual infections include those caused by __________ which spread through the digestive tract; the sexually transmitted microorganisms such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and herpes virus; and yeast (a type of fungus).

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Escherichia coli

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inflammation of testes, is rather uncommon but is serious because it can cause sterility.

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Orchiditis

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occurs when females no longer experience menstruation and when women are at postmenopausal stage, they are at risk for cardiovascular disorders.

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Menopause

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It refers to parts of the body that are primarily receptive and increase sexual arousal when touched in a sexual manner.

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Erogenous Zones

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is the swelling of bodily tissues caused by increased vascular blood flow and a localized increase in blood pressure.

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Vasocongestion

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is defined as any activity- solitary or sociosexual that induces sexual arousal.

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Human Sexual Behavior

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involving only one individual.

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Solitary Behavior

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by means of self-stimulation that leads to sexual arousal generally, sexual climax. It generally begins at or before puberty, is very common among young males, but becomes less frequent or is abandoned when sociosexual activity is available.

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Self-Gratification

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involves two persons or group performing sexual activity

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Sociosexual Behavior

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is the greatest amount of sociosexual behavior that occurs between only one male and one female

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heterosexual behavior

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refers to the insertion of the male reproductive structure into the female reproductive organ, and is viewed by the society quite differently depending upon the marital status of the individuals.

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Coitus

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Majority of human societies allow ________, at least under certain circumstances. In modern Western society, It is more likely to be tolerated but not encouraged if the individuals intend marriage.

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pre-marital coitus

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“marriage” is usually regarded as an obligation in most societies and much acceptable.

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Martial Coitus

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(i.e. coitus by separated, divorced or widowed persons) is almost always ignored. There is a difficulty in enforcing abstinence among sexually

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Post-Martial Coitus

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occurs when a married person engages in sexual activity with someone other than his or her spouse, involving wives is generally condemned and, if permitted, is allowed only under exceptional conditions or with specified persons.

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Extra-martial Coitus

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follows a pattern of sequential stages or phases when sexual activity is continued.

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Sexual Response

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it is caused by increase in pulse and blood pressure; a sudden rise in blood supply to the surface of the body resulting in increased skin temperature, flushing, and swelling of all distensible body parts (particularly noticeable in the male reproductive structure and female breasts), more rapid breathing, the secretion of genital fluids, vaginal expansion, and a general increase in muscle tension. This symptoms of arousal eventually increase to a near maximal physiological level that leads to the next stage.

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Excitement Phase

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it is generally of brief duration. If stimulation is continued, orgasm usually occurs.

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Plateau Phase

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it is marked by a feeling of abrupt, intense pleasure, a rapid increase in pulse rate and blood pressure, and spasms of the pelvic muscles causing contractions of the female reproductive organ and ejaculation by the male. It is also characterized by involuntary vocalizations. It may last for a few seconds (normally not over ten), after which the individual enters the resolution phase.

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Sexual Climax

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it is the last stage that refers to the return to a normal or subnormal physiological state.

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Resolution Phase

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is involved in controlling the involuntary responses

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Autonomic System

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transmit the sensory messages to the brain.

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Afferent cerebrospinal nerve

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received commands from the brain and send them to the muscles; and the spinal cord serves as a great transmission cable.

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Efferent cerebrospinal nerve

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may be classified as physiological, psychological and social in origin. Any given problem may involve all three categories.

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Sexual Problems

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are the least among the three categories. Only a small number of people suffer from diseases that are due to abnormal development of the genitalia or that part of neurophysiology controlling sexual response.

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Physiological problems

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comprise by far the largest category. They are usually caused by socially induced inhibitions, maladaptive attitudes, ignorance, and sexual myths held by society. An example of the latter is the belief that good, mature sex must involve rapid erection, prolonged coitus, and simultaneous orgasm.

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Psychological problems

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is a common problem especially for young males. Sometimes this is not the consequence of any psychological problem but the natural result of excessive tension in a male who has been sexually deprived.

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Premature emission of semen

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is almost always of psychological origin in males under 40; in older males, physical cause are more often involved.

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Erectile impotence

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which results from inability to ejaculate in coitus, is uncommon and is usually of psychogenic origin. It appears to be associated with ideas of contamination or with memories of traumatic experiences. Occasional ejaculatory inability can be possibly expected in older men or in any male who has exceeded his sexual capacity.

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Ejaculatory impotence

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is a strong spasm of the pelvic musculature constricting the female reproductive organ so that penetration is painful or impossible. It can be treated by psychotherapy and by gradually dilating the female reproductive organ with increasingly large cylinders.

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Vaginismus

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are infections transmitted from and infected person to an uninfected person through sexual contact.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s)

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can be caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites. Examples includes chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, chancroid, human papillomavirus (HPV), herpes simplex virus (HSV) and trichomonas vaginalis, human immunodef iciency virus (HIV), and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s)

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do not involve any chemical or foreign body introduction into human body.

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Natural Method

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this natural methods involves refraining from sexual intercourse and is the most effective natural birth control method with ideally 0% fail rate. It is considered to be the most effective way to avoid STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections). However, most people f ind it dif ficult to comply with ________ , so only a few use this method.

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Abstinence

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is also called as the rhythm method. It entails withholding from coitus during the days that the woman is fertile

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Calendar Method

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indicates the woman’s temperature at rest.

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Basal Body Temperature

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the change in the cervical mucus during ovulation is the basis for this method. During ovulation, the cervical mucus is copious, thin and watery

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Cervical Mucus Method

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basically a combination of the BBT and CMM.

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Symptothermal Method

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it uses an over-the counter kit that requires the urine sample of the woman.

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Ovulation Detection

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is one of the oldest methods that prevents conception

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Coitus Interruptus

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A couple still goes on with coitus, but the man withdraws the moment he ejaculates to emit the spermatozoa outside of the female reproductive organ.

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Coitus Interruptus

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also known as the pill,

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Oral contraceptives

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the woman should apply one patch every weeks on the following areas: upper outer arm, upper torso, abdomen, or buttocks.

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Transdermal patch

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this silicon ring is inserted into the female reproductive organ and remains there for three weeks and then removed on the fourth week, as menstrual flow would occur. The woman becomes fertile as soon as the ring is removed.

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Vaginal ring

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are two rod-like implants inserted under the skin of the female during her menses or seventh day of her menstruation to make sure that she will not get pregnant. It can be helpful for 3-5 years.

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Subdermal implants

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contains medroxyprogesterone, a progesterone and is usually and is usually given once every 12 weeks intramuscularly.

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Hormonal injection

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is a small, T-shaped object containing progesterone that is inserted into the uterus via the female reproductive organ

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Intrauterine Device (IUD)

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such as spermicides, vaginal gels and creams, and glycerine films are used to cause the death of sperms before they can enter the cervix and to lower the pH level of the female reproductive organ so it will not become conducive for the sperm.

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Chemical barriers

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is a circular, rubber disk that If its the cervix and should be placed before coitus.

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Diaphragm

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is made of soft rubber and fitted on the rim of the cervix.

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Cervical cap

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is a latex or synthetic rubber sheath that is placed on the erect male reproductive organ before penetration into the female reproductive organ to trap the sperm during ejaculation.

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Male condom

Question 66

are made up of latex rubber sheaths that are pre-lubricated with spermicide. It is used to prevent fertilization of the egg by the sperm cells

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Female condoms

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(for men) a small incision is made on each side of the scrotum. The vas deferens is then tied, cauterized, cut or plugged to block the passage of the sperm.

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Vasectomy

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(for woman) it is performed after menstruation and before ovulation. The procedure is done through a small incision under the woman’s umbilicus that targets the fallopian tube for cutting, cauterizing, or blocking to inhibit the passage of both sperm and the ova.

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Tubal ligation