UTS Flashcards
J O H N L O C KE
T A B U L A R A S A
tabula rasa: the theory that individuals are born
without built-in mental content
the theory that individuals are born
without built-in mental content
tabula rasa
Factors in Development
HEREDITY / NATURE
ENVIRONMENT / NURTURE
the transmission of traits or
characteristics from parent to
offspring
HEREDITY / NATURE
through genes
HEREDITY / NATURE
the sum total of the forces or
experiences that a person undergoes
from conception to old age.
ENVIRONMENT / NURTURE
through perception and other people
ENVIRONMENT / NURTURE
STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT
Fertlized egg
2-cell stage
4-cell stage
8-cell stage
16-cell stage
Blastocyst
Foetus- 4 weeks
Foetus- 10 weeks
Foetus- 16 weeks
Foetus- 20 weeks
Each parent contributes one _________ to the offspring (XX / XY)
sex chromosome
TRUE/FALSE
Both male and female chromosomes contain several thousands of genes
TRUE
______ are tiny particles in a string-like formation.
genes
TRUE/FALSE
They are the true carriers of the hereditary characteristics of the parents. (Genes)
TRUE
Within the gene is a substance called
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
TRUE/FALSE
At birth, the sexual genital (penis for male, vagina for female) is a biological feature that distinguishes males from females.
True
(penis for male, vagina for female)
sexual genital
Moreover, during puberty, observable changes in the
human body also known as ___________ begin.
secondary sexual characteristics
Moreover, during ______, observable changes in the
human body also known as secondary sexual characteristics begin
puberty
TRUE/FALSE
Humans are likely to engage in sexual activities to satisfy sexual urges.
True
Humans are likely to engage in _______ to satisfy sexual urges.
sexual activities
TRUE/FALSE
However, the kind of sexual activities they engage in may vary.
True
TRUE/FALSE
A person should be aware of his/her sexuality and sexual attributes in order to make lousy decisions.
False
A person should be aware of his/her sexuality and sexual attributes in order to make responsible decisions.
THE MALE
REPRODUCTIVE
SYSTEM
The sperm
The sperm
Head with the acrosome
Mid-piece or body
Tail
Enzyme Hyaluronidase
PHYSIOLOGY OF THE
MALE SYSTEM
Sperm Analysis
Erection
Ejaculation
One o f the first tests done to determine male infertility
Sperm Analysis
Sterile if less than 20 million sperm per ml
Sperm Analysis
Controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system
erection
Nitri coxide causes the smooth muscles to relax and the blood vessels dilate
erection
Controlled by the sympathetic nervous system
Ejaculation