UTS Flashcards
Stage of development at which individuals becomes sexually mature.
Puberty
Describe areas of the body that are highly sensitive to stimuli
Erogenous zone
Serves as the primary erotic stimulus
Skin
Two types of skin
Nonspecific type and specific type
It is a type of skin that is similar to any other portion of the usual haired
Nonspecific type
It is a type of skin that it is found in the mucocutaneous membrane and cutaneous skin
Specific type
It is a retractable fold of skin covering the tips for the penis
Prepuce
It is male erectile organ of copulation by which urine and semen are discharged from the body
Penis
It is known as female external genitalia
Vulva
One part of vulva
Mons pubis
It is female sexual organ that is small, sensitive and located in front of the opening of the vagina
Clitoris
Fleshy lips around the vagina
Labia minora and labia majora
It is the outer folds of the vulva
Labia Majora
It is the inner labia or inner lips
Labia minora
Opening to leads to the vaginal canal
Vaginal introitus
Is a membrane that surrounds partially covers the external vaginal opening
Hymen
Refers to the area of the body surrounding the anus, and in particular, the skin
Perianal skin
Are soft, movable, and serve as the opening for food intake and in the articulation of sound and speech
Lips
Raised region of tissue on the surface of the breast
Nipples
Sequence of physical and emotional occurrences when the person is participating in a sexually stimulating activities such as intercourse or masterbation
Sexual response cycle
Research to understand human sexual response, dysfunction and disorders
William Masters and Virginia Johnson
Four phases of the human sexual response
Phase 1- Excitement
Phase 2- Plateau
Phase 3- Climax
Phase 4- Resolution
Controls the nerves
Brain
Part of the brain that is responsible for thinking and reasoning
Cerebral cortex
Is it part of the brain that is responsible for emotions and feelings
Limbic system
Most important part of the brain for sexual functioning
Hypothalamus
It is a hormone known as LOVE HORMONES
Oxytocin