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biological differences between males and females

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sex

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include internal and external genitals

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primary sex characteristics

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used to differentiate between men and women is called ____which includes non-genital differences.

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secondary sex characteristics,

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is the study of the structures of the human body, such as the features of how the organs, tissues and body systems are constructed

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Anatomy

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, on the other hand, is the study of the coordinated functions of the organs, tissues and systems in the body

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Physiology

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Place where embryo develops

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Uterus

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Conduit through which the ovule is conducted to the uterus

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Fallopian tube

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Production of the ova and hormones

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Ovaries

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Place where semen male is deposited

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Vagina

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Connect to the vagina and consists of a ring of muscles

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Cervix

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carries sperm to the penis during ejoculation

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Vas deferens (sperm duct)

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Adds alkaline fluids that neutralise the vaginal
acids

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Prostate gland

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Delivers semen during ejaculation and urine
during excretion

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urethra

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Muscles become erect to penetrate the vagina
during sexual intercourse

Delivers sperm to the top of the vagina

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Penis/erectile muscle

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Sperm mature here and become able to move
Sperm stored awaiting ejaculation

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epididymis

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Protects and holds the testes outside the body (to
maintain a lower optimum temperature for spemm
production)

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scrotum

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adds nutrients including fructose sugar for
respiration

Adds mucus to protect sperm

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Seminal vesicle

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Produces (millions) of sperm (every day)
Produces testosterone

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testis (pl. testes)

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What are the THE PROCESS OF REPRODUCTION

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Gamete production
Sexual intercourse
Fertilization
Implantation
Pregnancy
Birth

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A stage of the human sexual response cycle where it is the beginning of arousal, in which blood flow increases and causes engorgement in the genitals and nipples, accompanied by an increase in heart rate, breathing rate, muscle tone and blood pressure.

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Excitement stage

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A stage in the human sexual response cycle which is brief, and which involves an increase in arousal.

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Plateau stage

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Stage of the human sexual response cycle which involves waves of muscle spasms and pleasure that last several seconds. During this phase, the uterus has several contractions, and the penis has contractions at its base, causing semen, the fluid containing sperm, to ejaculate into the vagina.

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orgasm

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the human sexual response cycle in which body relaxes to its original state.

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resolution

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The total period of embryonic development, from the time of fertilization of birth, is called

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gestation period

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WHO defines ___ as a state of physical, emotional, mental and social wellbeing in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity.
sexual health
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requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence.
Sexual health
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What are the Common Sexual Health Concerns
sti/std Physical ailment HPV
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Differentiate STI from STD
sexually transmitted diseases are generally not curable, while infections are often curable.
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Painful sex, vaginal dryness, inability to have an orgasm, and other physical issues can lower the desire to have sex.
Physical Ailments
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It is a very common virus. There are about 100 types of __ that affect different parts of the body. About __ types of this virus can affect the genitals — including the vulva, vagina, cervix, penis and scrotum — as well as the rectum and a nus. Of those, about ___ types are considered "high risk," for leading to cervical cancer.
HPV 30 14
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is a series of practices performed to preserve health
Hygiene
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" refers to conditions and practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases."
Hygiene
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refers to maintaining the body's cleanliness.
Personal hygiene
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What are the strategies for reproductive and sexual-ill health?
Family planning Maternal health Proper medical care Awareness Sex ed Access to reproductive and sexual health Birth control devices Prevention of sex abuse and sex related crimes Misuse of amniocentesis
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The Top Five Risky Behavior
Behavior that may lead to violence or injury: Unsafe sexual behavior: Alcohol, substance, and tobacco use: Unsafe driving or riding: Poor self-care
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Healthy risk-taking activities include
Playing sports Outdoor adventures Performing on stage Volunteering in an unknown situation Reaching out to make new friends
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Examples of Masculinity Countries
Japan (highest scoring country in the world!)  USA (not surprisingly maybe)  The UK  Italy  Nigeria
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Examples of Feminine Countries
 The Netherlands Nordic Countries  Iceland  Chile  Thailand
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indicates that there is a greater importance place on attaining personal goals. A person’s self-image in this category is defined as Ï”.
Individualism
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 indicates that there is a greater importance placed on the goals and well-being of the group. A person’s self-image in this category is defined as “We”.
Collectivism
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are those behaviors seen from men and women in those old movies.
Traditional gender roles
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This refers to how work is organized in a community, how it is divided among women and men through gender soc0ialisation within the culture they live in.
Gender Division of Labor
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type of labor or gender roles which is Related to the production of goods and services; can be paid or unpaid
PRODUCTIVE ROLE
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type of labor or gender roles that involves House work, caring household
REPRODUCTIVE ROLE
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type of labor or gender roles which involve participation in collective activities, ceremonies, or feast.
COMMUNITY ROLE
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It is a systematic analytical process used to identify, understand, and describe gender differences and the relevance of gender roles and power dynamics in a specific context
Gender Analysis
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it is a basis of all tools of gender mainstreaming.
Gender Analysis
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is characterized by the existence of unequal opportunities and rewards for different social positions or statuses within a group or society
Social inequality
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It contains structured and recurrent patterns of unequal distributions of goods, wealth, opportunities, rewards, and punishments.
Social inequality
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two main ways to measure social inequality
 Inequality of conditions  Inequality of opportunities
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refers to the unequal distribution of income, wealth, and material goods.
Inequality of conditions
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refers to the unequal distribution of life chances across individuals. This is reflected in measures such as level of education, health status, and treatment by the criminal justice system.
Inequality of opportunities
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happens when we attribute a certain trait or characteristic to an entire group of people. I
Stereotyping
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a process of categorizing people in broad ways, based on things that are not usually true.
Stereotyping
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A ___ is a widely accepted judgment or bias about a person or group — even though it’s overly simplified and not always accurate.
stereotype
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Stereotypes about gender can cause unequal and unfair treatment because of a person’s gender. This is called .
sexism
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four basic kinds of gender stereotypes:
Personality traits Domestic behaviors Occupations Physical appearance
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women are often expected to be accommodating and emotional, while men are usually expected to be self-confident and aggressive.
Personality traits
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some people expect that women will take care of the children, cook, and clean the home, while men take care of finances, work on the car, and do the home repairs.
Domestic behaviors
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Some people are quick to assume that teachers and nurses are women, and that pilots, doctors, and engineers are men.
Occupations
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women are expected to be thin and graceful, while men are expected to be tall and muscular. Men and women are also expected to dress and groom in ways that are stereotypical to their gender (men wearing pants and short hairstyles, women wearing dresses and make-up
Physical appearance
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Factors that Affect our Mental Health and Well-being
Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry  Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse  Family history of mental health problems
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: An Act Establishing a National Mental Health Policy for the Purpose of Enhancing the Delivery of Integrated Mental Health Services, Promoting and Protecting the Rights of Persons Utilizing Psychiatric, Neurologic and Psychosocial Health Services, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for other Purposes.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11036
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Also known as the Philippine Mental Health Law that strengthens the government’s commitment to secure the rights and welfare of persons with mental health needs.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11036
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The law seeks to capacitate more mental health professionals and improve Filipino’s access to psychosocial services as well as government subsidy for treatment and medicines.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11036
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is in response to the increasing cases of depression and suicide among the Filipinos.
RA 11036
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It mandates the government to adequately address the needs of Filipinos on responsible parenthood and reproductive health.
Republic Act 10354: The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012.
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The law aims to empower the Filipino people, especially women and youth, through informed choice and age- and development- appropriate education.
Republic Act 10354: The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012.
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The law guarantees access to information, facilities and services most especially for the poor by ensuring stable and sustainable reproductive health programs are in place through partnerships between national and local governments in collaboration with CSOs, basic sectors, academe and private sector.
Republic Act 10354: The Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012.
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The law provides the compulsory and immediate isolation and treatment of patients, and that the cost of such treatment for COVID-19 patients shall be covered under the National Health Insurance Program of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
Republic Act No. 11469: The Bayanihan to Heal as One Act
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The State declares its determination to eliminate hunger and reduce all forms of malnutrition. The State further maintains that ensuring healthy lives, promoting well-being, ending hunger and food insecurity, and achieving good nutrition for all at all ages are essential to the attainment of sustainable development.
Republic Act No. 11148: Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act
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Provide comprehensive, sustainable, multisectoral strategies and approaches to address health and nutrition problems of newborns, infants and young children, pregnant and lactating women and adolescent females, as well as multi-factorial issues that negatively affect the development of newborns, infants and young children, integrating the short, medium and long-term plans of the government to end hunger, improve health and nutrition, and reduce malnutrition;
Republic Act No. 11148: Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act

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