Chapter 2

Question 1

The process of producing offspring.

Answer 1

Reproduction

Question 2

Organ system by which humans reproduce and their live offspring.

Answer 2

Human Reproductive System

Question 3

External sex organs.

Answer 3

Genitals

Question 4

Sex characteristics that are present at birth.

Answer 4

Primary Sex Characteristics

Question 6

The reproductive organs of human.

Answer 6

Gonads

Question 7

The monthly ovulation cycle that leads to menstruation or loss of blood and tissues lining the uterus in the absence of pregnancy.

Answer 7

Menstrual cycle

Question 8

When a woman is under 20 years old pregnant she may experience _____________.

Answer 8

Obstructed Labor

Question 9

Rolled over the penis. Has 80 to 85% effectiveness. It is low cost, easily accessible, and reduces risk of STDs or STIs

Answer 9

Condom

Question 10

It releases hormones continuously and is 99% effective. It gives continuous birth control for 5 years.

Answer 10

Implant

Question 11

It allows a woman to keep track of safe days for sex and is 85% effective but in reality about 60%. No cost and under the control of the woman.

Answer 11

Calendar rhythm method

Question 12

Through this the passageway for the sperm or the egg is surgically tied. It is 100% effective but exceptions have been known to take place. Highly effective, permanent, and one time expense.

Answer 12

Surgical sterilization

Question 13

It alters natural ovulation cycle. Theoretically it is 99 to 100% effective but women have conceived on the pill. Low cost, easily available, and controlled by the woman.

Answer 13

Pill

Question 14

It prevents the semen from going into the vagina. It is 85% effective but in reality about 70%. No cost under the control of the man and woman involved.

Answer 14

Withdrawal

Question 15

Is inserted inside the uterus by a doctor and is 95 to 98% effective. Long lasting and relatively inexpensive.

Answer 15

IUD

Question 16

These are diseases that are contracted primarily through sexual contact.

Answer 16

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) or Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Question 17

When five definitions of sex are not consistent resulting in what is referred to as an _____________

Answer 17

Intersex or intersexed birth

Question 18

Intersex can be caused by the abnormal complement of sex chromosome

Answer 18

Chromosomal Level Inconsistencies

Question 19

Intersex can be caused by abnormal activities of hormones.

Answer 19

Hormonal Level Inconsistencies

Question 20

The person appears to be a female because although it lacks ovaries it possesses some external female characteristics.

Answer 20

Turner’s Syndrome (X)

Question 21

Another case of non-disjunction is a sperm produced with both and X and a Y chromosome or two Y chromosomes resulting in the XXY chromosome abnormalities.

Answer 21

Klinefelters Syndrome

Question 22

A person with this chromosomal characteristic is an anatomical male with no physical abnormalities except for unusual height.

Answer 22

Jacob’s Syndrome

Question 23

People born with this chromosomal characteristic are anatomically females and show few visible signs of abnormality, although they tend to be taller than XX females and have a slightly higher incidence of learning disorders

Answer 23

Triple X Syndrome

Question 24

An XX fetus receives an excessive amount of androgens. Untreated females have normally functioning ovaries and normal internal female sexual organs but a masculinized external appearance. This can vary from a slightly in large clitoris to a nearly normal size penis with an empty scrotum.

Answer 24

Adrenogenital Syndrome (AGS) or Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH)

Question 25

Fetuses that are chromosomally male with genitals that are ambiguous or that look more like a clitoris than a penis. It cannot be treated by administering androgen after birth because the cells remain incapable of responding to androgen. Results in female genitals including a shallow but non-functional vagina. Raised as girls they assume a female gender identity and thrive as females

Answer 25

Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS)

Question 26

Chromosomally normal females exposed to excessive androgens. At birth genitals appear to be male. Corrected by minor surgery, most still reject a female gender identity with some assuming a male gender identity and behavior.

Answer 26

Fetally Androgenized Females

Question 27

A hormone with powerful androgenic actions, causes the body to mature during puberty and is responsible for many of the physical characteristics associated with adult males.

Answer 27

Dihydrotestosterone

Question 28

Males who cannot produce crucial DHT. Results in female appearing external genitals, at least initially. Typically raised as girls, they suddenly sprout into males at puberty.

Answer 28

DHT - Lacking Males

Question 29

The growth of coarse, dark hair in areas where women typically grow fine hair or no hair at all: above the lip and on the chin, chest, abdomen, and back. Caused by an increased level of male hormones.

Answer 29

Hirsutism

Question 30

Is what we think of a pre - wiring and is influenced by genetic inheritance and other biological factors

Answer 30

Nature

Question 31

Is generally taken as the influence of external factors after conception, the product of exposure life experiences and learning on an individual

Answer 31

Nurture

Question 32

Sex characteristics that emerge during puberty.

Answer 32

Secondary sex characteristics