Section 1 - Planning a Family Flashcards
Name 6 different types of families
- Foster/ adoptive
- Step (reconstituted)
- Single parent
- Nuclear
- Extended
- single sex
Name a disadvantage and an advantage of a nuclear family
D - emergency childcare may not be available
A - they can raise their children without interference from relatives
Whats an advantage of extended family?
There are always people to offer advice and give practical help
Name 2 disadvantages of a step family
- children may not bond or like the step parent
- sibling rivalry is common
Define a shares care family
When the divorce or separation of parents means the children live in two households but roles are shared equally between parents
What are 3 possible reasons for a single parent family?
- divorce or separation
- death of a parent
- surrogacy arrangement
Whats the difference between an adoptive family, residential care home and a foster family?
A - provides a perminent home for children whos parents are unable to so
RH - small groups of children are cared by carers in a family type structure
F - children are temporarily placed in a long or short term care at a paid foster parent(s)’ home
Name 3 structures of families that have changed over the years
- easier to be or get divorced by law
- co-habitation, pregnacy outside of marriage and single parents have become acceptable
- improved contraception to plan pregnancy
What is sexual stereotyping?
What children see in society and the way they are brought up
What is culture?
Human behaviour which is learned from the family and wider society
Name 6 things a family must provide
- suitable clothing for the climate
- appropriate health care
- good role models
- secure, safe and stable environment
- love and affection
- money to provide basic needs
Describe an extended family.
Family units with relatives living with/nearby them. Theyre around them in everyday life.
Whats a disadvantage of extended families?
Relatives feel free to give advice but it may not be wanted
Name the 10 parts of the male reproductive system
- bladder
- sperm duct
- penis
- foreskin
- urethra
- seminal vesicle
- Prostate gland
- epididymis
- testis
- scrotum
What are the functions of the sperm duct, urethra, epididymis, prostate gland and the seminal vesicle?
SD- carries sperm from the testes
U- the tube passing through the penis, carrying urine and semen
E- collects and stores sperm from the testes
PG- makes fluid for the sperm to swim in
SV- makes another fluid called seminal fluid
Whats happens to a male’s bladder during intercourse?
Theres a valve which shuts it off so that it prevents urine mixing with semen
Where is sperm produced? How often is it produced?
In the testes - all the time after puberty
Name the 6 parts of the femal reproductive system
- ovaries
- uterus
- endometrium
- cervix
- vagina
- fallopian tube
What is the function of the ovaries and fallopian tubes?
- The OVARIES produce an egg monthly and the FALLOPIAN TUBE carries it towards the uterus.
- fertilisation occurs in the F tubes
Whats another name for eggs?
Ovum
Whats another name for the F tubes?
Oviducts
What is the endometrium?
A spongey lining of the uterus, containing blood vessels.
Describe the journey of an egg (5 steps)
Ovary => fallopian tubes => uterus => cervix => vagina
Where does sexual intercourse occur in a woman?
Vagina
How many stages of the menstrual cycle are there?
4 stages
Describe what happens in the first stage of the menstrual cycle (days 1-4/7)
The bleeding starts - the endometrium breaks down for about 4-7 days
What happens at the 2nd stage of the menstrual cycle (4/7-14)
The endometrium builds up again - forming a thick layer ready to recieve a fertilised egg
When is the ovum relseased? What is this process caleed?
Day 14 - ovulation
When is a woman most likely to concieve?
During ovulation (after day 14)
What happens during days 14 to 28?
The endometrium stays thick, waiting for a fertilised egg to attach to it.
Name two forms of contraception that PREVENT EGG AND SPERM MEETING.
Condoms and Diaphragms
Which 4 forms of contraception STOP IMPLANTATION?
Pills, injections, implants and IUD/IUSs
What are barrier contraceptives?
Prevent fertilisation rather than implantation
How effective are condoms, femidoms and diaphragms?
C- 98%
F- 95%
D- 92-96%
