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HTH 100 Chapter 9 Key Terms Flashcards

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Sexuality

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Thoughts, feelings, and behaviors associated with being masculine or feminine, experiencing attraction, etc

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Sexual Identity

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Recognition of oneself as a sexual being; a composite of biological sex characteristics, gender identity, etc

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Gonads

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Reproductive organs that produce germ cells and sex hormones; in males, the testes, and in females, the ovaries

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Intersexuality

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Not exhibiting exclusively male or female sex characteristics; also known as disorders of sexual development (DSD)

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Puberty

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Period of sexual maturation

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Pituitary Gland

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Endocrine gland that controls the release of hormones from the gonads

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Secondary Sex Characteristics

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Characteristics associated with sex but not directly related to reproduction, such as vocal pitch, amount of body hair, etc

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Gender

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Characteristics and actions associated with being feminine or masculine as defined by society or culture

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Gender Roles

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Expression of maleness or femaleness in everyday life that conforms to society’s expectations

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Socialization

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Process by which a society communicates behavioral expectations to its members

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Gender-Role Stereotypes

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Generalizations concerning how men and women should express themselves and the characteristics each possess

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Androgyny

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Combination of traditional masculine and feminine traits in a single person

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Gender Identity

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Personal sense or awareness of being masculine or feminine, a male or a female

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Transgender

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Having a gender identity that does not match one’s assigned biological sex

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Cisgender

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Having a gender identity that matches the biological sex an individual is assigned at birth

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Sexual Orientation

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A person’s enduring emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to other persons

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Heterosexual

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Experiencing primary attraction to and preference for sexual activity with people of the opposite sex

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Homosexual

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Experiencing primary attraction to and preference for sexual activity with people of the same sex

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Bisexual

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Experiencing attraction to and preference for sexual activity with people of both sexes

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Asexual

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A person who does not experience sexual attraction

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Gay

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Sexual orientation involving primary attraction to people of the same sex

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Lesbian

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Sexual orientation involving attraction of women to other women

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Sexual Prejudice

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Negative attitudes and hostile actions directed at those with a different sexual orientation

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Vulva

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External female genitalia

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Mons Pubis
Fatty tissue covering the pubic bone in females; in physically mature women, the mons is covered with coarse hair
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Labia Majora
"Outer lips," or folds of tissue covering the female sexual organs
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Labia Minora
"Inner lips," or folds of tissue just inside the labia majora
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Clitoris
Pea-sized nodule of tissue located at the top of the labia minora; central to sexual arousal and pleasure in women
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Urethral Opening
Opening through which urine is expelled
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Hymen
In some women, a thin tissue covering the vaginal opening
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Perineum
Tissue that forms the "floor" of the pelvic region, found between the vulva and the anus
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Vagina
Muscular, tube-shaped organ in females that serves as a passageway connecting the vulva to the uterus
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Uterus (Womb)
Hollow, pear-shaped muscular organ whose function is to house a developing fetus
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Endometrium
Soft, spongy matter that makes up the uterine lining
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Cervix
Lower end of the uterus that opens up into the vagina
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Ovaries
Almond-sized organs that house developing eggs and produce hormones
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Fallopian Tubes
Tubes that extend from near the ovaries to the uterus; site of fertilization and passageway for fertilized eggs
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Hypothalamus
Area of the brain located near the pituitary gland; works in conjunction with the pituitary gland to control reproductive functions
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Estrogen
Hormone secreted by the ovaries that controls the menstrual cycle and assists in the development of female secondary sex characteristics
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Progesterone
Hormone secreted by the ovaries; helps the endometrium develop and helps maintain pregnancy
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Menarche
The first menstrual period
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Ovarian Follicles
Areas within the ovary in which individual eggs develop
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Graafian Follicle
Mature ovarian follicle that contains a fully developed egg (ovum)
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Ovum
Single mature egg cell
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Ovulation
The point of the menstrual cycle at which a mature egg ruptures through the ovarian wall
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Corpus Leteum
Forms from remains of graafian follicle after ovulation; secretes estrogen and progesterone during second half of menstrual cycle
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Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Mood changes and physical symptoms that occur in some women prior to menstruation
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Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Group of symptoms similar to but more severe than PMS, including sever mood disturbances
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Dysmenorrhea
Condition of pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen just before or during menstruation
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Prostaglandin
Hormone-like substance associated with muscle contraction and inflammation
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Menopause
Permanent cessation of menstruation; generally occurs after age 45
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (Menopausal Hormone Therapy)
Use of synthetic estrogens and progesterone to compensate for hormonal changes in a woman's body during menopause
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Penis
Male organ through which urine and semen are expelled from the body
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Ejaculation
Propulsion of semen from the penis
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Scrotum
External sac of tissue that encloses the testicles
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Testes
Male sex organs that manufacture sperm and produce hormones
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Testosterone
Male sex hormone manufactured in the testes
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Spermatogenesis
The development of sperm
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Epididymis
Duct system atop the testis where sperm mature
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Vas Deferens
Tube that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct
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Seminal Vesicles
Glandular ducts that secrete nutrients for the semen
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Ejaculatory Duct
Tube formed by the junction of the seminal vesicle and the vas deferens that carries semen to the urethra
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Semen
Fluid containing sperm and nutrients that increase sperm viability and neutralize vaginal acid
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Prostate Gland
Gland that secretes chemicals that help sperm fertilize an ovum and secretes neutralizing fluids into the sperm
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Cowper's Glands
Glands that secrete a preejaculatory fuild that lubricates the urethra and neutralizes any acid remaining in the urethra after urination
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Vasocongestion
Engorgement of the genital organs with blood
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Sexual Performance Anxiety
Sexual difficulties caused by anticipating some sort of problem during a sex act
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Libido
Sexual desire or drive
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Inhibited Sexual Desire
Lack of sexual appetite or lack of interest and pleasure in sexual activity
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Sexual Aversion Disorder
Desire dysfunction characterized by sexual phobias and anxiety about sexual contact
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Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection sufficient for intercourse
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Premature Ejaculation
Ejaculation that occurs prior to or almost immediately following penile penetration of the vagina; also known as early ejaculation
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Delayed Ejaculation
Persistent difficulty in reaching orgasm despite normal desire and stimulation
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Female Orgasmic Disorder
A woman's inability to achieve orgasm
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Dyspareunia
Pain experienced by women during intercourse
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Vaginismus
State in which the vaginal muscles contract so forcefully that penetration cannot occur
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Abstinence
The avoidance of intercourse, but not other sexual behaviors
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Autoerotic Behaviors
Sexual self-stimulation
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Sexual Fantasies
Sexually arousing thoughts and dreams
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Masturbation
Manual stimulation of genitals
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Erogenous Zones
Areas of the body that, when touched, lead to sexual arousal
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Cunnilingus
Oral stimulation of a woman's genitals
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Fellatio
Oral stimulation of a man's genitals
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Vaginal Intercourse
Insertion of the penis into the vagina
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Anal Intercourse
Insertion of the penis into the anus
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Variant Sexual Behavior
A sexual behavior that is not commonly practiced

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