Module 50

Question 1

x chromosome

Answer 1

the sex chromosome found in males/females
- females typically have 2, men 1
- an x chromosome from each parent produces a female child

Question 2

y chromosome

Answer 2

• sex chromosome found only in males
• when paired with an x chromosome from the mother, it produces a male child

Question 3

testosterone

Answer 3

• most important male sex hormone

Question 4

primary sex characteristics

Answer 4

the body structures + external genitalia that make sexual reproduction possible

Question 5

secondary sex characteristics

Answer 5

• nonreproductive sexual characteristics
• female breasts/hips, male voice quality, body hair

Question 6

spemarch

Answer 6

the first ejaculation

Question 7

menarche

Answer 7

the first menstrual period

Question 8

intersex

Answer 8

a condition present at birth due to unusual combos of male and female chromosomes, hormones, + anatomy: possessing biological sexual characteristics of both sexes

Question 9

AIDS

Answer 9

a life threatening, sexually transmitted infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- AIDS depletes the immune system, leaving the person vulnerable to infections

Question 10

sexual orientation

Answer 10

our enduring sexual attraction, usually towards members of our own sex (homosexual orientation); variations include attraction towards both sexes (bisexual orientation)