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Tercer Parcial Flashcards

1
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The nervous system divides into…

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Central and peripheral

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Components of the central nervous system:

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Brain and spinal cord

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Components of the peripheral nervous system:

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Nerves

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Functions of the nervous system:

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Regulate operations of the body, muscles and glands by sending impulses or signals

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They are also called nerve cells and are excitable cells that make up the nervous system

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Neurons

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Name the three types of neurons

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Sensory, inter and motor

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Type of neurons activated by stimuli (light, touch)

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Sensory neurons

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Type of neurons that receive and send signals from and to neurons

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Inter neurons

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Type of neurons that control muscles and glands

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Motor neurons

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What are the three parts that all neurons have?

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Cell body, dendrites and axon

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Part of the neuron that contains the nucleus and organelles

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Cell body

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Part of the neuron that consists of branched cytoplasmic extensions that can pick up messages from other nerve cells

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Dendrites

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Part of the neuron that consists of a cytoplasmic extension that transmits electrical signals and releases chemical signals at its endings

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Axon

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Type of neuron that holds other neurons in place and produces myelin

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Neuroglia or glial cells

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Increases the speed at which signals travel along an axon

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Myelin

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16
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Brief transversal of the electric gradient across the plasma membrane

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Action potential

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17
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They carry messages between cells

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Chemical signals

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18
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Region where a neuron’s axon terminal transmits signals to another cell

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Chemical synapse

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19
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Name the 6 neurotransmitters

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Acetylcholine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin and endorphins

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Neurotransmitter that induces skeletal muscle contraction, slows cardiac rate and affects memory

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Acetylcholine

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Neurotransmitters that speed heart rate, dilate pupils and airways and increase anxiety

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Epinephrine and norepinephrine

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Neurotransmitter that has roles in memory, learning and motor control

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Dopamine

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23
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Neurotransmitter that elevates mood

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Serotonin

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Neurotransmitters that elevate mood, promote feelings of well being and decrease pain

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Endorphins

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What are the two divisions of the peripheral nervous system?

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Somatic and autonomic

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Division of peripheral nervous system that controls the skeletal muscles and voluntary moves

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Somatic nervous system

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27
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Peripheral nervous system division that relays signals to smooth and cardiac muscle and glands. It controls involuntary moves

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Autonomic nervous system

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28
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Which are the two divisions of the autonomic nervous system?

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Parasympathetic and sympathetic

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29
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Division of the autonomic nervous system that activates when relaxed, release acetylcholine

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Parasympathetic division

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Division of the autonomic nervous system that activates when excited or in danger. Releases norepinephrine

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Sympathetic division

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31
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Membranes that enclose and protect the brain and spinal cord in the central nervous system

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Meninges

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32
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Protective mechanism that prevents unwanted substances from entering the cerebrospinal fluid

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Blood brain barrier

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33
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There are two types of tissue in the brain and spinal cord, which are:

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White (bundles of axons) and gray (cell bodies, dendrites and neuroglial cells)

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34
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Portion of the central nervous system that runs through the vertebral column and connects the peripheral nerves with the brain

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Spinal cord

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35
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Is an automatic response to stimuli

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Reflex

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36
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It has an average weight of 3 pounds (1,240 grams) and 100 billion interneurons

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Brain

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37
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Is divided into right and left hemispheres by a fisure

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Brain

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38
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Thick band of tissue that connects the two brain hemispheres

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Corpus callosum

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39
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Outer layer of gray matter in each hemisphere that has functions in language and abstract thought

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Cerebral cortex

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40
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Name the 4 lobes of the brain

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Frontal, parietal, occipital and temporal

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41
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Brain lobe that controls motor skills, expressive language and reasoning

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Frontal lobe

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42
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Brain lobe that processes tactile sensory information, such as pressure, touch and pain, and essential to the five senses

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Parietal lobe

43
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Brain lobe that has roles in visual stimuli and information

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Occipital lobe

44
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Brain lobe that has roles in interpreting sounds and language we hear. Involved in memory

45
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Its name means “under the thalamus” and is the center for homeostatic control. It regulates thirst, appetite, sex drive and body temperature. It is also an endocrine gland.

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Hypothalamus

46
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Hormone-producing glands and secretory cells of a vertebrate body

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Endocrine system

47
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Secrete hormones into the bloodstream

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Endocrine glands

48
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Types of hormones (4):

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Steroids, amines, peptides and proteins

49
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Hormones produced by the hypothalamus

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ADH and oxytocin (secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary)

50
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Hormones released by the anterior pituitary

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Prolactin and growth hormone

51
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Gland that secretes melatonin. This secretions decrease when retina detects light.

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Pineal gland

52
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Hormone secreted by the thyroid gland

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Thyroid hormone

53
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What does the thyroid regulates

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Metabolic rate

54
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Are the main regulators of calcium level in blood and release parathyroid hormone

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Parathyroid glands

55
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Are the glands located above each kidney and each of this glands has two regions called adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla

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Adrenal glands

56
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Hormone secreted by the adrenal glands

57
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Primary reproductive organs:

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Male’s testes and female’s ovaries

58
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Hormones secreted by the gonads (reproductive organs):

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Estrogen, testosterone and progesterone (in different proportions)

59
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Period during which the body’s reproductive organs and structures mature and begin to function. Sex hormone production starts during this period.

60
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Hormones that regulate maturation of eggs and prepare the body for pregnancy

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Estrogen and progesterone

61
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Hormone that regulates sperm production and facial hair

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Testosterone

62
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It usually happens between the ages 10 and 14 for girls and ages 12 and 16 for boys. Causes physical changes.

63
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First sign of puberty in girls is:

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Breast development

64
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First sign of puberty in boys:

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Testicles and penis get bigger

65
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What marks sexual maturity in females?

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The menarche or first menstruation

66
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What marks sexual maturity in males?

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The spermarche or first ejaculation

67
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Duct that carries sperm away from an epididymis and to a short ejaculatory duct

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Vas deferens

68
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Has a rounded head (glans) at the of a narrower shaft

69
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Complex mixture of sperm, proteins, nutrients, ions, and signaling molecules. Sperm account for less than 5% of its volume.

70
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They contribute to semen formation:

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Seminal vesicles, prostate gland and bulbourethral glands

71
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Hollow, pear-shaped organ above the urinary bladder

72
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A thick layer of smooth muscle makes up most most of the uterine wall

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** note **

73
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The uterine lining (endometrium) consists of glandular epithelium connective tissue and blood vessels

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** note **

74
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Is the lowest part of the uterus and is connected to the vagina

75
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Muscular tube that extends from the cervix to the body’s surface. It functions as the female organ of intercourse and as birth canal

76
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Is the externally visible portion of the female reproductive system

77
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Outer folds of the vagina -> labia majora

Inner folds of the vagina -> labia minora

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** note **

78
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Is the tip of an erectile organ

79
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Is a general term for an immature egg

80
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A girl is born with 2 million primary oocytes in her ovaries

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** note **

81
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What marks the first day of the menstrual cycle?

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The onset of menstruation

82
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How many days does the menstrual cycle have?

83
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Hormone that stimulates reabsorption of sodium and water

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Aldosterone

84
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Cycle-induced hormonal changes can cause sadness, irritability, anxiety or headaches. This symptoms are known as:

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

85
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Contractions of smooth muscle in the uterine wall during menstruation

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Menstrual cramps

86
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When do menstrual cycles stop?

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After the menopause at the age of 50

87
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How pregnancy happens?

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Sex or intercourse

88
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Sexual climax

89
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During orgasm, the vaginal wall and pelvis contract rhythmically in females. In males, contractions force the sperm into the urethra which are then ejaculated in the vagina

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** notes **

90
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How many sperms, approximately, an ejaculation puts into the vagina?

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From 150 to 350 million

91
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Where are eggs fertilized?

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In the oviduct

92
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Which is the most effective method to prevent pregnancy?

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Abstinence

93
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Types of methods to prevent pregnancy

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Hormonal methods, intrauterine methods, sterilization, emergency contraception, barrier methods, among others

94
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Method that consists on removing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation

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Withdrawal

95
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Method that consists on rinsing the vagina immediately after intercourse

96
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Surgical method in females:

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Tubal ligation (or cutting)

97
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Surgical method in males:

98
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Sperm poison or killer

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Spermicidal

99
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Flexible, dome-shaped device that is positioned inside the vagina so it covers the cervix

100
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Are thin, tight-fitting sheaths worn over the penis during intercourse

101
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Device inserted into the uterus

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Intrauterine device (IUD)

102
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Small, flat adhesive patch applied to the skin that delivers the same mixture of hormones as an oral contraceptive and blocks ovulation

103
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Delivers a large dose of synthetic progesterone that prevents ovulation and interferes with fertilization.

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Morning-after pill

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