UNIT 2 AND 3: SEXUAL AND ECONOMIC SELF Flashcards

1
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sexually dimorphic characteristic that are not directly involved in reproduction

A

secondary sexual characteristics

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2
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it is the human organ system responsible for the production and fertilization of gametes and carrying the fetus

A

reproductive system

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3
Q

both male and female reproductive organs are called

A

gonads

testes in males
ovaries in females

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4
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what are gametes

A

sperm or eggs

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5
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sex hormones

A

male - testosterone
female - estrogen

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6
Q

sex hormones are called ______ that control the prenatal development of reproductive organs

A

endocrine hormones

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7
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is responsible for undifferentiated embryonic tissues

A

Y-chromosome gene

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8
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comes from the greek word eros (love) and genous (producing)

A

erogenous

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9
Q

area that can produce sexual arousal when stimulated

A

erogenous zone

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10
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the brain and other sexual organs respond to sexual stimuli in a universal fashion known as

A

sexual response cycle

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11
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4 stages of sexual response cycle

A

• excited
• plateau
• orgasm
• resolution

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12
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activation of the sympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system

A

excitement

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13
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blood flow, heart rate and breathing intensify during this phase

A

plateau

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14
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the shortest but most pleasurable phase aka climax

A

orgasm

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15
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the body return to pre-aroused state

A

resolution

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16
Q

it is the structure that translates the nerve impulses from the skin into pleasurable sensations

controls nerves and muscles during sexual behavior

A

brain

17
Q

often referred to as “foreplay”, females experience orgasmic platform— the outer third of the vaginal walls tightening

pre seminal fluid release

A

plateau

18
Q

after reaching the climax, neuromuscular tension is released and the hormone _______ floods the bloodstream

A

oxytocin

19
Q

during resolution phase, males enter ______ of being unresponsive to sexual stimuli

A

refractory period

20
Q

it is the most important part of the brain for sexual functioning

A

hypothalamus

21
Q

hormone of love

A

oxytocin

22
Q

responsible for ovulation in females by triggering egg maturity

A

follicle-stimulating hormone

23
Q

triggers the release of a mature egg in females during ovulation

A

luteinizing hormone

24
Q

testosterone and estrogen drive lust

A

dopamine
norepinephrine
serotonin for attraction

oxytocin and vasopressin for attachment

25
Q

sexual interest of a man or woman towards themselves

A

solitary

26
Q

caused by bacteria called ______ trachomatis, can infect both men and women (cervix, rectum, throat) and men (inside the penis)

A

“and if you do touch each other u will get CHLAMYDIA and die!”

  • coach carr 2004
27
Q

sexually transmitted diseases caused by a herpes simplex virus

A

genital herpes

28
Q

most common in young adult, can infect the genital tract, mouth or anus

A

gonorrhea

29
Q

hiv stands for

A

human immunodeficiency virus

30
Q

it harms your immune system by destroying the white blood cells that fight infection

A

hiv

31
Q

aids stands for

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

32
Q

they can cause warts on different parts of your body. there are more than 200 types.

A

human papillomavirus

33
Q

std caused by bacteria

A

syphilis

34
Q

std caused by a parasite

A

trichomoniasis

35
Q

operation to permanently prevent pregnancy

A

female sterilization

36
Q

cut or seal the tubes that carry a man’s sperm

A

vasectomy

37
Q

i shop therefore i am

A

barbara Kruger

38
Q

what does i shop therefore i am mean

A

the public is not defined by what it thinks, but rather by what they owned

39
Q

according to barbara, the modern society is filled with ppl whose focus is on

A

“what they have rather than who they are”