sexual stuff Flashcards
any intimate activity that can result in a pregnancy or sexually transmissible disease
sex
hormones are
chemical messengers
estrogen is
hormone responsible for female secondary sex characteristics
progesterone is
female hormone responsible for the development of endometrial tissue
testosterone
responsible for primary and secondary male sex characteristics.
glands that produce ova and the hormones estrogen and progesterone
ovaries
structure where the ripe ovum (egg) is released and is fertilized by sperm
fallopian tubes
the organ where the fertilized ovum (egg) implants and develops
uterus
the neck of theaters opening into the vagina
cervix
the passage between the cervix and the external sex organs; the female structure for sexual intercourse
vagina
composed of dense nerve network; important in female arousal and climax
clitoris
the release of the mature or ripe ovum
ovulation
cessation of the female menstrual cycle
menopause
the time during which female reproductive system matures
puberty
the onset of the first menstrual period (which normally occurs between 10 and 18 years of age)
menarche
the phase of the menstrual cycle at which the ovarian wall ruptures and releases a mature egg
ovulation
its three phases over an average of 28 days including the: proliferative phase (before ovulation) secretory phase (after ovulation) menstrual phase (during menstruation)
menstrual cycle
PMS
premenstrual syndrome
85% of menstruating woman experience ___ each month
PMS
permanent cessation of menstruation resulting in deceased estrogen levels, which may cause vaginal dryness, hot flashes, and loss of bone.
menopause
when does menopause occur
ages 45-55
reduces symptoms. increases the risk of blood clots, and some cancers
hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
glands that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone
testes
the sac of skin that protects the testes
scrotum