Yr 7&8 Reproductive system Flashcards
Puberty
Changes that begin to occur during late childhood as a result of the body becoming capable of reproduction.
What is Testosterone
Male sex hormone
WHat is Oestrogen
Female sex hormone
What is Serotonin
Hormone that stabilises mood.
Sexual intercourse
Sexual contact or activity between individuals
Vaginal Sex
Sexual intercourse involving vaginal penetration, often by penis
Oral Sex
The mouth is used to stimulate the genitals i.e. penis, scrotum/testicles, vagina, vulva including clitoris
Anal Sex
Sexual activity involving stimulation and penetration of the anus
What is number 1?
Fallopian tube
What is number 2?
Vagina
What is number 3?
Vulva
What is number 4?
Cervix
What is number 5?
Uterus
What is number 6?
Ovary
What is number 1?
Vas deferens
What is number 2?
Prostate gland
What is number 3?
Penis
What is number 4?
Urethra
What is number 5?
Testicle
What is number 6?
Scrotum
Sex
A set of biological traits present from birth i.e. male, female.
Gender identity
The gender a person identifies as which may be different to the sex assigned at birth e.g. transgender, non-binary
List the primary female characteristics
breasts, ovaries and vagina
List the primary male characteristics
penis, testes and scrotum
What is a primary sex characteristic
something present from birth
What are secondary sex characteristics
changes/developments during and after puberty
What are the male secondary sex characteristics
voice changes, hair growth, genitals grow
What are the female secondary sex characteristics?
menstrual cycle, breast enlargement, hair growth, wider hips
Are changes in voice, start of menstrual cycle and increasd body hair primary or secondary sex characteristics?
secondary
