Physics Flashcards
is the biological dimension of your gender and sexuality.
Sex
the parts of our body that are relevant to reproduction
Sex
Sex is typically determined by examining your
genitals
these are external organs that are associated with reproduction
genitals
the process or the ability to create offspring.
reproduction
There are cases when the baby’s genitals appear to be a conglomerate of male and female organs such that it may be difficult to classify the baby’s sex without further examination. In the past, this condition is referred to as
hermaphroditism
Protein structures which may contain your genetic materials – are also used to determine the sex.
CHROMOSOMES
XY sex chromosomes is for
male
XX sex chromosomes is for
female.
is the diversity of characteristics, nature, role and identity which is constructed socially based on the masculinity or femininity that is unfixed and can change depending on the time, group and society where the individual lives.
Gender
How do we see and experience ourselves as a man, woman or neither.
Males are comfortable identifying as a man and females are comfortable identifying as a woman.
Gender Identity
there are cases wherein a person’s biological sex does not align with gender identity.
TRANSGENDER
The medical community often refers to individuals who wish to alter their bodies to align with their gender identities
TRANSSEXUALS
refers to the lack of sexual attraction or absence of arousal or the desire
for sex
Asexual
Sexual orientation is the emotional, romantic, and/ or sexual attraction someone feels towards the opposite sex
heterosexual
Sexual orientation is the emotional, romantic, and/ or sexual attraction someone feels towards the the same sex
homosexual
Sexual orientation is the emotional, romantic, and/ or sexual attraction someone feels towards both sex
bisexual
is the emotional, romantic, and/ or sexual attraction
Sexual orientation
is the study of the
structure of the body in relation to its
components.
Anatomy
Each person has a ________of gonads
pair
are female gonads
ovaries
are the male gonads
testes
produce germ cells and sex hormones.
gonads
The female germ cells are
ova (egg)
the male germ cells
sperm
are the basic units of reproduction; their union can lead to the creation of a new life
Ova and sperm
is the organ that makes gametes.
gonad
are haploid germ cells
gametes
All the external female genital structures taken together.
Vulva
Pads of fatty tissue between public bone and skin
Mons Veneris
Outer lips surrounding all the other structures.
Labia Majora
Clitoral Hood (foreskin above and covering clitoris)
Prepuce
Glans (head), Shaft, and Crura (root). FEMALE
-particularly sensitive to stimulation
Clitoris
Inner lips surrounding the vestibule where sweat and oil glands, extensive blood vessels and nerve endings are located.
Labia Minora
Area surrounding the urethral opening and vagina which is highly sensitive with extensive blood vessel and nerve endings.
Vestibule
End of tube connecting to bladder and used for urination. FEMALE
Urethral Opening
Also called introitus.
Vaginal Opening
Area of skin separating the genitalia from the anus, distance is less in females than males.
Perineum
Collapsible canal extending from vaginal opening back and upward into body to cervix and uterus. During arousal it is engorged with blood. This aids its expansion and triggers the release of lubricants from vaginal mucosa.
Vagina
Small ends of uterus to which vagina leads. Or is the opening in cervix leading to interior of uterus.
Cervix
Womb, organ within pelvic zone where fetus is carried.
Uterus
Carry egg cells from ovaries to uterus, this is where fertilization occurs.
Fallopian tubes
Produce estrogens and progesterone.
Ovaries
influences female sex. Characteristics and initiates menstrual cycle.
Estrogen
aids in regulation of menstrual cycle and promotes mature development of uterine lining to allow for zygote implantation.
Progesterone
The menstrual cycle marks the beginning of puberty in females. The first episode occurs between 11 to 15 years of age referred to as
menarche.
pertains to the sloughing off of the uterine lining if conception has not occurred.
Menstruation
Regardless of the length of the cycle, menstruation begins about_______
14 days after ovulation (plus or minus 1-2 days).
The overall menstrual cycle is governed by the _________ as it monitors hormone levels in the bloodstream.
hypothalamus
This occurs if the ovum is not fertilized, and does not implant itself into the uterine lining, the continued high levels of estrogen and progesterone causes the pituitary to stop releasing FSH and LH. Estrogen and progesterone levels decrease causing the endometrium to be sloughed off and bleeding ensues. It is during this time that ovarian hormones are at their lowest levels.
Menstrual phase
It occurs when the hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) that stimulates the ovaries to produce estrogen and causes ova to mature in the ovarian follicles. Endometrium is repaired, thickens, and becomes well vascularized in response to increasing levels of estrogens.
Proliferative phase
It occurs when the pituitary gland releases luteinizing hormone
(LH) that causes the ovary to release a mature ovum and causes the remaining portion of the follicle to develop into the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum then produce progesterone. Endometrial glands begin to secret nutrients, and lining becomes more vascular in response to increasing level of progesterone.
Secretory phase
disruption or absence of menstruation
amenorrhea
painful menstruation caused by overproduction of prostaglandins causing uterine muscles to contract
dysmenorrhea
PMS, 80- 95% of women
premenstrual syndrome
is geared to produce and deliver fertilization terms for the
female ovum.
Male sexual anatomy
marks the completion of the development of the primary and auxiliary reproductive organs
Puberty
foreskin covering head of penis, removed in male circumcision.
Prepuce
Glans (head), shaft, and root. The glans is particularly sensitive to stimulation. MALE
Penis
rim of glans where it arises from shaft.
Corona
Running the length of the penis is the urethra surrounded by the spongy body and two cylindrical chambers known as_______
During arousal these become engorge with blood, resulting to erection.
cavernous bodies
thin strip of skin connecting glans and shaft on underside of penis.
Frenulum
sac that encloses the two compartments housing testes.
Scrotum
found on head of penis. This is the end of the tube that connects the bladder which is used for urination. It is also tube to which internal structures deliver semen by which male ejaculates.
Urethral Opening
area of skin separating the genitalia from the anus, distance is greater in males than females.
Perineum
Produce androgens, particularly large quantities of testosterone, which greatly influence male development and drive sexual motivation. Also, produce sperm cells in virtually unlimited quantity over the entire course of lifespan.
Testes
Travels from the testicle toward urethra carrying sperm.
Vas Deferens
Two glands that produce alkaline fluid rich in fructose sugar, comprising some 70% of semen volume. Alkaline nature may stimulate sperm to start self-propulsion and sugar may provide sperm nutrients. Ducts
Seminal Vesicles
Connect Vas Deferens to Urethra.
Ejaculatory Ducts
Gland producing alkaline secretions that account for about 30% of semen volume. Alkaline nature may help counteract otherwise acidic
environment of urethra and vagina making them more hospitable for sperm. Fluid passes through series of ducts along wall of urethra.
Prostate
Tube within Penis that carries sperm and semen the rest of the way to the opening of the penis
Urethra
is the primary male hormone generated mostly by the testes,
Testosterone
Testosterone it is also produced by other glands called the______
adrenal glands.
is responsible for a boy’s growth and development during puberty, as well as the production of sperm and secondary sexual traits
Testosterone
