final Flashcards

(41 cards)

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Ovulation

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release of one mature ovum each month during the menstrual cycle

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2
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Circumcision

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the removal of foreskin from the penis

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3
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Contraception

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something used to prevent unwanted pregnancy

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4
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Vasectomy

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Cutting of the vas deferens to stop sperm flow

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5
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episiotomy

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tear or cut of the perineum during natural childbirth

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6
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fertilization

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when sperm united with eggs

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7
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ejaculation

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muscles around the reproductive organs contract and semen is released from body

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8
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smegma

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substance found under foreskin that is composed of dead skin and other secretion

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9
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perineum

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soft tissue between vagina and anus

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spermatogenesis

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occUrs inside the seminiferous tubules, production of sperm cells

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oocyte

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a cell in a ovary that may become an ovum

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12
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ectopic pregnancy

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pregnancy that happens in the fallopian tubes, egg will implant itself in the fallopian tubes rather then the endometrium

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13
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what hormones do the ovaries produce?

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estrogen and progesterone

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14
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what hormone does the testicles produce?

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testosterone

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15
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Where does fertilization occur?

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fallopian tubes

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16
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what is the fold of skin at the end of the penis covering the glans?

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foreskin

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17
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what is semen is made up of?

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sperm and fluid from the seminal vessels, prostate, and cowper’s gland

18
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why is the scrotum known as a climate control system?

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regulates the temperature of the testicles, keep sperm between 4 to 7 degrees cooler than body temperature

19
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what are three functions of the male reproductive tract?

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discharge into female reproductive track, produce testosterone, produce sperm

20
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testosterone is responsible for?

A

hair growth, increase in height, deepens voice, aggression, rougher skin

21
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once the egg has left the ovary it has how long to be fertilized?

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12 - 24 hours

22
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what are three functions of the female reproductive tract?

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producing estrogen and progesterone, producing eggs, supporting and protecting embryos

23
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name three reasons that circumcision are preformed

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religious, hygienic, cultural reasons

24
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list the 4 types of sexual contact we discussed in class

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skin to skin, anal, vaginal, oral

25
what is the difference between an STI and STD?
STD - disease caused by virus STI - infection caused by bacteria Other - parasite
26
List all stds and stis and label as such
STI - chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis STD - Hepatitis B, HPV, HIV/AIDS, HSV - 2
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Why is it important that certain std/ stis should be reported to the cdc?
so the spreading of STI/STDs can get tracked
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why do they refer to STD/STI infection as the "silent epidemic"?
no one talks about having or spreading these types of infections
29
name three ways to prevent the spread of STD/STIs?
Abstinence, condoms, mutual monogamous relationship
30
What is the difference between HSV1 and HSV2?
HSV1 - oral herpes HSV2 - Genital Herpes
31
Why are people who receive or provide oral intercourse more likely to get an STD/STI than those who engage in vaginal intercourse?
during vaginal intercourse it is common to Use a condom
32
what does HIV stand for?
human immunodeficiency virus
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what does AIDS stand for?
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
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what does PID stand for?
pelvic inflammatory disease
35
What comes first HIV or AIDs?
HIV
36
what is the difference between a barrier and a chemical contraceptive?
Barrier - use of an item that prevents the exchange of bodily fluids Chemical - using synthetic hormones to prevent pregnancy
37
explain how the birth control pill works, what does it do to the body?
stops ovulation, thins uterine lining, and thickens cervical mUcus
38
what is the only form of birth control that is 100% effective in preventing pregnancies? Does it also prevent STD/STI?
Abstinence, Yes
39
Name all Barrier contraceptives
female condom, male condom, diaphragm
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Name all Chemical contraceptives
plan B, NuvaRing, the Pill, Depo-Provera, IUD Copper, Spermicide
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what is a contraceptive?
a item used to prevent prgnancy