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Unit 3 Chapter 8 Flashcards

1
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What are some examples of primary sexual characteristics for males?

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Testes
Penis Growth
Sperm development

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What are some examples of primary sexual characteristics for females?

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Development and Release of Eggs
Menstrual Cycle
Breast Development

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What are some examples of secondary sexual characteristics?

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facial and body hair, body build and stature, and the woman’s appearance of breasts.

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4
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Ovaries

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Produce ova and sex hormones

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Fallopian Tubes

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Transport ova and sperm

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Uterus

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Receptacle for sperm and is the organ in which the fetus develops

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Cervix

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Lower part of the uterus; secretes mucus

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Vagina

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a self-cleaning normally narrow, but can widen, especially during childbirth

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symptoms of vaginitis or yeast infection

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itching, redness, swelling, and unusual discharge

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Vulva

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: Encompasses all external female genitals

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clitoris

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Small, sensitive organ located in front of the vaginal opening; the center of sexual pleasure

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Labia minora

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Smaller, inner pair of folds of skin

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Labia majora

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Larger, outer pair of folds

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Urethra

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Relatively short exit tube for urine

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UTI define

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Urinary tract infection—burning during urination and frequent urge to urinate

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how can a UTI be prevented?

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drinking plenty of water and not allowing anal bacteria into the vaginal region

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Breast

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Network of milk glands and ducts embedded in fatty tissue; secondary sexual characteristic

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18
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what happens during ovulation?

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endometrium, or lining of the uterus, begins to thicken to support the first stages of pregnancy, and blood vessels increase in size.

19
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cycles typically vary between

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24 and 35 days, with 28 days being the most common.

20
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what do gonadotropin-releasing hormones (GnRH) do

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secreted and influence the release of other hormones from the pituitary gland.

21
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What are the two gonad-stimulating hormones the pituitary gland produces?

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)

22
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Amenorrhea

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Interruption or cessation of regular menstrual periods;missing three or more periods in a row is cause to see your doctor to prevent further problems associated with missing your period.

23
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What can amenorrhea be caused by?

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psychological stress, depression, fatigue, or severe calorie restriction.

24
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menarche

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first menstruation of a young woman, experienced typically between 12 and 13 years of age.

25
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menopause

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normal and gradual cessation of ovulation and menstruation that occurs between the ages of 50 and 52 years (usually).

26
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testes

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Two; produce sperm and sex hormones

27
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sperm ducts

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Transport sperm from testes to penis

28
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scrotum

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Location of testes

29
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Seminiferous tubules

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make sperm cells

30
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Epididymis

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stores and matures sperm

31
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Prostate

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makes seminal fluid

32
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Vas Deferens

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transports sperm from testes to urethra

33
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glans

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tip of the penis

34
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Hymen

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closes and opens the vagina

35
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What are the physiological changes during sexual arousal?

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Tightening of the muscles (myotonia)
Changes in blood flow, producing swelling in the penis and pelvic areas (vasocongestion)
Increased heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate
Increased level of excitement

36
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What are the 4 phases of the sexual response cycle?

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phase 1 excitement
phase 2 plateu
phase 3 orgasm
phase 4 resolution

37
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phase 1 excitement

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Erection of the penis, vaginal lubrication, swelling of the clitoris, sexual flush in both males and females.

38
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phase 2 plateu

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Physiological changes of the excitement phase level off.

39
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phase 3 orgasm

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Built-up tensions during the excitement and plateau phases are released.

40
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phase 4 resolution

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The body returns physiologically to the nonstimulated state.

41
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sexual abstinence reasons

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-Religious beliefs
- Fear of intimacy
- Strong negative feelings about sex
- Healing of emotional wounds
- Opportunity to develop personal relationships without sexual pressures
- Desire to allow a romantic relationship to develop without the pressure for sex, permitting the partners to develop trust and caring before becoming sexual.

42
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reasons why people may have sexual difficulties

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  • Lack of interest
  • Erection problems
  • Rapid ejaculation
  • Painful intercourse
  • Orgasm difficulties
43
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what are the factors of selecting a partner?

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proximity, similarity and physical appearance

44
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Dimensions of sexuality

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physical, orientation, behavioral, relationship

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