Sexual Intercourse Flashcards
4 phases of sexual cycle
Excitement
Plateau
Organism
Resolution
How do you initiate excitement
Physical -> tactile stimuli
Psychological
Primary Areas stimulated that create excitement
Clitoris
Perineal area surroundings
Penis
Organs responsible for Lubrication which prepares for intercourse
Vaginal capillaries
Bartholins Glands
Penis
What is the plateau phase
Intensification of changes during excitement phase ( breathing , muscle tension, vagina tightening around penis, raising of uterus for ejaculate space )
Type of contraction during semen expulsion
Rythmic
Body response during male orgasm
Increased heart rate and breathing
Emotional response during male orgasm
Release and complete gratification
Sympathetic or parasympathetic in resolution phase
Sympathetic for vasoconstriction
Why is there not multiple orgasm for male
Refractory period
What is the route of exit of sperm
Epididymis t-> vas deferents-> urethra
Location of sperm storage in testis
Ductus deferns
Sympathie or parasympathetic during ejaculation
Sympathetic contraction
Ejaculation part of which sexual phase
Orgasm
Is there a counterpart to ejaculation in female
No
Is there a refractory period preventing multiple orgasms to female
No
Cell that secrete testosterone
Leydig cells
Age of puberty in male
10-14yo
Effects of testosterone at puberty
Spermatogenesis Enlargement of accessory glands Scrotum and penis enlargements Libido Hair growth Deep voice Thick skin Male body
Time required for degeneration of corpus luteum if no fertilization
2 weeks
Hormone responsible for opening of cervical canal which allows passage of sperm for fertilization
Estrogen
