Session 2 Flashcards
How many chromosomes do males and females have? what are their sex cell?
23 chromosomes
male :XY
female:XX
what hormones are significant to male development
Androgen
testosterone
Mons Veneris
Fatty tissue that covers the joint of the pubic bones in front of the body
Labia Majora
Large folds of skin that run downwards from the mons along the sides of the vulva
Labia Minora
2 hairless, light coloured membrane that is located between the lips of the major lips
Clitoris
A female sex organ consisting of a shaft and glans located above the urethra opening
Prepuce of clitoris
the hood covering the clitoral shaft
Urethra opening
opening through which urine passes from the females body
Vaginal Opening
called the Introits. that surrounds the Hymen ( folding of tissue that covers the opening)
Pubo coccyges muscle
the muscle that encircles the entrance to the vagina
Kegel Exercises
Contract and release of the Pubo coccyges muscle to help with child birth
The Vagina
Extends back and forth from the vaginal opening. passage for menstrual flow and birth
The Cervix
the lower end of the uterus.
secretion of products that contribute to the chemical balance of the vagina
The Uterus
AKA Womb
-an organ in which a fertilized ovum implants and develops until birth
Endometrium
the innermost layer, richly supplied with blood vessels and glands. Shed off during mensuration
Endometriosis
Endometrial tissue may grow in the abdominal cavity or elsewhere in the reproductive system
Myometrium
the well muscled second layer of the uterus. endows the uterus with flexibility and strength, creating a powerful contraction
Perimetrium
the fibrous third or outermost layer, provides external cover
The fallopian tubes
the tube or duct that connects the ovary to the uterus
What are the 3 parts of the Fallopian tube? (ovary-> uterus)
Infundibulum (fimbrae)
Ampulla
Isthmus
Ovaries
where production of ovums occur and the sex hormones of estrogen and progesterone
Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus.
Breasts
contains mammary glands which produce milk.
The penis
male organ of sexual intercourse
corpus cavernosum
cylinder of spongy tissue in the penis that becomes congested with blood and stiffens furring sexual arousal
corpus spongiosum
the spongy body that runs along the bottom of the Penis, contains the penile urethra and enlarges at the tip
frenulum
the sensitive strip of tissue that connects the underside of the penile glans to the shaft
Scrotum
the pouch of loose skin that becomes lightly covered with pubic hair, consists of 2 compartments that hold each testes
Testes
Where production of sperm occur and secrete sex hormones such as testosterone and androgen.
Germ cells also develop here
Testosterone
secreted bu the interstitial cells and increases development of secondary sex characteristics
The vas deferens
a thin cylinder tube that stores mature sperm
Vasectomy
an operation in which the right and left deferens are severed
Seminal Vesicles
2 smal glands that lie behind the bladder and open into the ejaculatory ducts, where fluids are secreted and combined with sperm
The prostate gland
lies beneath the bladder. contains muscle fibres and glandular tissue that secrete prostate fluid (milky and alkaline)
Cowpers gland
lies beneath the prostate gland. empties their secretion into the urethra during sexual arousal
4 steps in the sexual response cycle
Excitement
Plateau
orgasm
resolution
Desire
the drive and interest level for sexual activity. testosterone is the key hormone for desire levels in both men and women
Excitement
increase
