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Reproductive Systems, STI's, HIV/AID's Review Flashcards

1
Q

Name the gland that produces sperm

A

Testes

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2
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Name the sac that protects the testes

A

Scrotum

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3
Q

Name the tube where sperm cells are stored

A

Epididymis

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4
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Name the disorder in which a person is unable to reproduce

A

Infertility

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5
Q

What is the birth canal called?

A

Vagina

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6
Q

What is the female sex cell called?

A

Ovum

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7
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What is the process by which an ovum is released from the ovaries?

A

Ovulation

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8
Q

What is the process by which the uterus sheds its lining?

A

Menstruation (aka. Period)

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9
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Where is the usual site for fertilization?

A

Overies

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10
Q

Where does the ovum develop after it is fertilized?

A

The uterus

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11
Q

What does testosterone do in the male body?

A

Produces red blood cells and sperm and regulates sex drive (libido)

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12
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What are puberty characteristics for males?

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Voice Cracks, unwanted erections, hair on genital, legs, face, and armpits

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13
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What are puberty characteristics for females?

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Breast enlargement, hair on genitals, legs, and armpits, widened hips

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14
Q

What are some of the ways to care for your reproductive system?

A

Healthy eating/drinking, Doctor visits

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15
Q

What are the functions of the ovaries?

A

Eggs (aka. ovum), make estrogen and progestogen

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16
Q

What is TSS, and how is it prevented?

A

Toxic Shock Syndrome - change tampons and pads regularly

17
Q

Why does menstruation take place?

A

To shed the inner lining of the uterus to make new one for fertilized egg

18
Q

85% of all STIs occur in people ages ___-___

A

15-24

19
Q

What are the symptoms of gonorrhea?

A

Increased vaginal discharge, painful urination, bleeding after intercourse, abdominal pain

20
Q

How is chlamydia diagnosed and treated?

A
21
Q

Why is syphilis so dangerous?

A

Can cause blindness and brain problems

22
Q

What is congenital gonorrhea?

A
23
Q

What is the most common STI?

A

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

24
Q

How can STIs be prevented?

A

Condoms

25
Q

What is HIV?

A

Human Immunity Virus (HIV) - interferes with the body’s ability to fight disease AIDs loss in immunity.

26
Q

What is AIDs?

A

Loss in Immunity

27
Q

How is HIV transmitted?

A

Blood, semen, breast milk, vaginal discharge

28
Q

How is HIV not transmitted?

A

Public Bathrooms, saliva, pools/hot tubs

29
Q

How does HIV attack the immune system?

A

Kills CD4 cells

30
Q

How long might it take for the body to develop antibodies against an HIV infection?

A

10 years

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