HLTH 220

Question 1

T or F: there is one global perspective on sexuality and it is that it is taboo

Answer 1

false

Question 1

has sexuality become more or less embedded into our everyday lives

Answer 1

more

Question 2

what is sexuality influenced and shaped by?

Answer 2

pop culture or mass media

Question 3

T or F: While TV and viewing have been increasing, the number of sexual references has also increased

Answer 3

true

Question 4

at what time are decency standards looser in television?

Answer 4

between 10pm and 6am

Question 5

what is an example of something to do with sexuality that we may see as normal that other cultures may not?

Answer 5

kissing

Question 6

why is it important to study female anatomy?

Answer 6

to increase sexual comfort and monitor for changes related to health concerns

Question 7

what are the major functions of the female genitalia?

Answer 7

• to produce ova (eggs)
• to produce estrogen and progesterone
• to provide for the reception of sperm, the movement, of sperm, and the site of fertilization
• to provide a location for fetal development
  to carry out the birth process
  -provides sexual pleasure

Question 8

what is fertilization?

Answer 8

it is the union of the sperm and the egg

Question 9

what are the structures of the breast?

Answer 9

• the lobes mammary glands
• fats & ligaments
• pectoralis muscle
• nipple
• areola
• ## lactiferous ducts

Question 10

what is the function of the fatty tissue of the breast?

Answer 10

determines the size/ shape of the breast and gives it support

Question 11

what are the mammary glands? what are their functions?

Answer 11

milk-producing cells. their functions are lactation

Question 12

what is the purpose of the lactiferous ducts?

Answer 12

to carry milk from the mammary glands to the nipple. it also acts as storage of milk

Question 13

describe the appearance of the areola. why is it bumpy? what is the purpose of the bumps?

Answer 13

a ring of darker skin around the nipple with a rougher bumpier texture than the rest of the skin. this is because of the many oil glands in the areola. these glands provide lubrication for the nipple for breast feeding

Question 14

what are the external structures of the vagina? what are they collectively called?

Answer 14

• labia majora
  -labia minora
  -clitoris : sole function is sexual arousal
  -urethral opening
  -hymen: thin membrane containing a high amount of blood vessels
• mons pubis: pad of fatty tissue that covers the area of the pubic bone

collectively: vulva

Question 15

what is the purpose of the labia majora and the labia minora?

Answer 15

Majora- to protect all vaginal organs including the clitoris and vaginal opening
minora - provides secondary protection

Question 16

how is the study of sexuality different from other studies?

Answer 16

sexuality is surrounded by an array of fears, taboos, prejudice, and hypocrisy

Question 17

T or F: exposure to television affects us all in the same ways

Answer 17

false

Question 18

how are lesbians portrayed in film an tv? how are gay men portrayed? how are queer people potrayed?

Answer 18

lesbian - super masucline or super feminine
gay men - effimaniate, flighty, or closeted
queer - odd

Question 19

WHAT is the one shared view of normal sexual behavior that most cultures agree with?

Answer 19

reproduction

Question 20

T or F: all embryos start out as female.

Answer 20

true

Question 21

what is the cruca of the clitoris? what does it attach to that attacked to the pubic bone?

Answer 21

cruca is two internal branches within the shaft of the clitoris

the cruca attaches to the copora cavernosa

Question 22

what are the internal structures of the female anatomy?

Answer 22

• uterus:
  -vaginal canal
• fallopian tubes
• ovaries
• fimbriae: hair-like structures near the ovaries: gonad, or an organ that produces gametes
• ## cervix: small opening at the back of the vagina

Question 23

what is another word for vaginal opening? for uterus?

Answer 23

introitus. womb.

Question 24

what connects the vagina to the uterus? is the fallopian tubes attached to the ovaries?

Answer 24

the cervix. no they are not

Question 25

what are the other structures of the anatomy for \ females?

Answer 25

- anus: opening of the rectum where feces passes through - perineum: the space between the vagina and the anus - urethra: tube which urine passes through

Question 26

what are the external structures of the male anatomy?

Answer 26

the penis and the scrotum

Question 27

what are the parts of the penis

Answer 27

- root: base, attaches the penis to the pelvic cavity - shaft: the body of the penis -head: (aka glans penis)

Question 28

what are the three columns of erectile tissue in the penis shaft?

Answer 28

two corpora cavernosa and one corpus spongiosum beneath those two

Question 29

T or F: in very rare and extreme cases, there is no relationship between penis size and a mans ability to have a sexual intercourse

Answer 29

true

Question 30

what are the internal structures of the male anatomy?

Answer 30

- testes: functions are sperm production and hormone production - seminiferous tubules: tiny compressed tubes within the testes (this is where spermatogenesis takes place) - epididymis: where the sperm mature -the vas deferens: tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts - ejaculatory ducts -seminal vesicle: secrete a fluid that makes up 70% of semen (seminal fluid) - prostate gland: produces about 30% of the seminal fluid - Cowper (bulbourethral) gland: secrete a thick clear mucus prior to ejaculation

Question 31

cryptochidism

Answer 31

undescended testis

Question 32

what do the seminiferous tubulues merge to form?

Answer 32

epididymis

Question 33

what does the vas deferens and seminal vesicles join to form?

Answer 33

ejaculatory ducts

Question 34

what are the other structures of the male anatomy?

Answer 34

the breast, buttocks, rectum, and anus

Question 35

what is gynecomastia? what is is caused by?

Answer 35

the swelling or enlargement of the male breast. this is caused by a decrease in the amount of testosterone compared to estrogen

Question 36

T or F: sexting is found to be more objectifying than liberating

Answer 36

false/ it is both

Question 37

what seperates lovers from friends

Answer 37

lovers have more fascination and a greater sense of exclusiveness

Question 38

what is the foundation of a strong love relationship?

Answer 38

friendship

Question 39

what are the different styles of love?

Answer 39

- eros: love of beauty - mania: obsessive or possessive love - Ludus: playful love storage: love between companions agape: brotherly love pragma: practical love

Question 40

what are the three parts of the triangular theory of love?

Answer 40

intimacy- emotional connectedness commitment- desire to remain in the relationship (two parts -short-term (individual decision that he or she loves someone) or long-term- (maintenance of love) passion- romantic feelings and physical sexual desire

Question 41

what are the combinations of love according to the triangle?

Answer 41

- passion only - infatuation - intimacy only - liking -commitment only - empty love - passion and commitment - fatuous love - passion and intimacy - romantic love intimacy and commitment - companionate love consummate love - presence of all three Non love - the absence of all three

Question 42

t o F: jealousy sets boundaries for the behaviors that are unacceptable in relationships

Answer 42

false/ they do set boundaries

Question 43

extradyatic sex

Answer 43

extra marital sex

Question 44

what are the different contexts of communication?

Answer 44

cultural - the values, customs, and beliefs associated with it is incoporated into communication social - the roles we platy in society as members of a group psychological - we are unqiue distinct individuals

Question 45

what are the three most important forms of non verbal communication ?

Answer 45

- proximity - nearness in physical space and time -eye contact - touching