Health Quiz Flashcards
(37 cards)
Transgender
When a person’s gender identity doesn’t match their assigned sex
Abstinence
To refrain from something for a period of time
Contraception
a method or device for pregnancy or disease protection
Sexual Orientation
a person’s sexual and romantic attraction to others
Gender Identity
a deeply held sense of being a certain gender
Gender Expression
the way someone shows their gender to the world
Sexting
the sending of sexually explicit texts on the internet
Consent
to give permission
STI
an infection a person can get if they have sexual contact with an infected person
Infertility
the inability to reproduce
Monogamy
having a relationship with only one person
3 PHYSICAL reasons for abstinence
STI’s, pregnancy, not developed enough
3 SOCIAL reasons for abstinence
Reputation, parents, religion
3 EMOTIONAL reasons for abstinence
Abuse, self conscious, morals/values
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
AIDS
Aquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
What cells are attacked by HIV?
T cells
What body fluids transmit HIV?
vaginal fluid, semen, breast milk, pre ejaculate
What body fluids are safe?
tears, sweat, urine, saliva
What are the common problems with current HIV medication?
consistancy
pills may cause side effects
pills dont work for everyone
pills are expensive
How long does it take for HIV results?
3 months because its enough time for the body to produce enough antibodies
What do the testicles produce?
sperm cells
What is the job of the sperm cell?
find the ova cell
What do the ovaries produce?
ova cell (egg)