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CH2 L1 The Physical Self Flashcards

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Sex chromosome of Female

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XX

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Sex chromosomes of male

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XY

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It influences the way we treat outselves and others

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Genes/Genetic make up

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Aside from our genes, our _____ help shapes ourselves

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Society or the external environment

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Gonads

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Reproductive glands that produce the gametes: testis or ovary

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When do gonads begin to form?

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About the 8th week embryonic development

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True hermaphrodites

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Individuals who possess both ovarian and testicular tissues but this condition is rare in nature

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Pseudohermaphrodites

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Formed if individuals having accessory reproductive structures that do not much their gonads

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When does a critical event for the development of reproductive organs takes place?

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One month before birth

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What happens one month before birth?

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The male testes formed in the abdominal cavity at approx. the same location as the female ovaries, descend to enter the scrotum

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Cryptorchidism

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undescended testicles, is a condition where one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum. + Causes sterility

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XO females appears ____

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normal but lacks ovaries

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YO males ____

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dies during development

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Phimosis

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Much less serious condition affecting males; the narrowing of the foreskin of the male reproductive structure and misplace urethral opening

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Puberty

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the period of life, gen. between ages of 10-15 years old, when the reproductive organs grow to their adult size and become functional under the influence of rising levels of gonadal hormones

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Gonadal hormones in males

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Testosterone

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17
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Gonadal hormones for females

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Estrogen

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Menarche

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the first menstrual period of females which happens two years after the start of puberty

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Plays an important role in regulation of ovulation and fertility of females

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Hormones

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Disease more common in young and elderly women and in those whose resistance to diseases is low

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Vaginal infenctions

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If untreated, it may cause pelvic inflammatory disease and steriity

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Vaginal infections

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Usual vaginal infections include those caused by ____

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Escherichia coli, which spread through the digestive tract

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Orchiditis

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inflammation of testes; rather uncommon but is serious bc it can cause sterility

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In males, the most common inflammatory conditions are

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prostatitis, urethritis, epididymitis

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Most women hit the highest point in their reproductive abilities in their ____
late 20s
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Occurs when females no longer experience menstruation
Menopause
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When women are at postmenopausal stage,
they are at risk for cardiovascular disorders
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Erogenous Zones
refers to parts of the body that are primarily receptive and increase sexual arousal when touched in a sexual manner
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What are some of the commonly known erogenous zones?
mouth, breasts, genitals, anus, neck, thighs, abdomen, feet
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Vasocongestion
swelling of bodily tissues caused by increased vascular blood flow and a localized increase in blood pressure
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Any activity that induces sexual arousal
Human Sexual Behavior
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Solitary Behavior
involving only one individual
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Self-gratification
self-stimulation that leads to sexual arousal generally, sexual climax
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Sociosexual behaviors
involves two persons or group performing sexual activity
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Necking or petting
physical contact considered as an ingredient of the learning process and eventually of courtship and the selection of a marriage partner
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Petting
expression of affection and a source of pleasure, preliminary to coitus
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Coitus
insertion of the male reproductive structure into the female reproductive organ
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Marital coitus
married
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Post-marital Coitus
Coitus by separated, divorced or widowed
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Extra-marital coitus
when a married person engages in sex with someone other than his/her spouse
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How many stages are there in sexual response?
Four
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What are the sequential stages or phases in sexual activity
Excitement phase Plateau phase Sexual climax Resolution phase
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Excitement phase
caused by increase in pulse and blood pressure; a sudden rise in blood supply to the surface of the body resulting in increased skin temperature, flushing, and swelling of all distensible body parts
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Plateau phase
generally brief duration. If stimulation is continued, orgasm usually occurs
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Sexual climax
a feeling of abrupt, intense pleasure, a rapid increase in pulse rate and blood pressure, and spasms involuntary vocalizations
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Sexual climax may last for ___
a few seconds, normally not over ten
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Resolution phase
return to a normal or subnormal physiological state
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Physiological problems
diseases concerning genitalia
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Psychological problems
caused by socially induced inhibitions, maladaptive attitudes,, ignorance, and sexual myths held by society
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a common problem esp. for young males
premature ejaculation
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Erectile impotence
almost always of psychological origin in males under 40
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Ejaculatory impotence
results from inability to ejaculate in coitus, psychogenic origin
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Vaginismus
a strong spasm of the pelvic musculature constricting the female rep. organ so that penetration is painful or impossible
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Abstinence
refraining from sex and is the most effective natural birth control method. most effective way to avoid STI
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Calendar Method
rhythm method; it entails withholding from sex during the days that the woman is fertile
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Basal Body Temperature
indicates the woman's temperature at rest. the woman records her temp every morning before any activity
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Cervical Mucus Method
the cange in the cervical mucus during ovulation is the basis for this method
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During ovulation, the cervical mucus is ___
copious, thin and watery
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Symptothermal Method
combination of BBT and CMM
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Ovulation detection
over-the-counter kit that requires the urine sample of the woman
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Coitus interruptus
one of the oldest methods that prevents conception. withdrawal of the penis the moment he ejaculates
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Oral contraceptives
contain synthetic estrogen and progesteron. prevents ovulation
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Transdermal patch
the woman applies patches every weeks on their upper outer arm, upper torso, abdomen, or buttocks
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Vaginal ring
silicon ring is inserted into the femal organ and remains there for three weeks. the woman becomes ferile as soon as the ring is removed
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Subdermal implants
Two rod-like implants inserted under the skin during her mens. to make sure that she will not get pregnant
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Hormonal injection
contains medroxyprogesterone, progesterone and is usully given once every 12 weeks
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IUD Intrauterine Device
small T-shaped object containing progesteron that is inerted into the uterus
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Chemical barriers
spermicides, vagina gels, and creams, glycerine films used to cause the death of sperms
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Diaphragm
a circular, rubber disk that fits the cervix and should be placed before coitus
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Male condom
latex or synthetic rubber sheath
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Female condom
made up of latex rubber sheaths that are pre-lubricated with spermicide
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Vasectomy
small incision is made on each side of the scrotum. The vas deferens is tied, cauterized, cut to block the passage of sperm
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Tubal ligation
the procedure is done through a small incision under the woman's umbilical cord

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