Human Sexuality Flashcards
(37 cards)
What happens in the first stage of the menstrual cycle
Uterine lining is shed
Endocrine system
Giant communications system that carried chemical messages secreted by glands throughout the body
Where does fertilization occur
Fallopian tubes
Zygote
United egg and sperm
Blastocyst
5 days after fertilization
Embryo reaches uterus
Sphere of cells with hollow center
Implantation
Blastocyst attaches itself to the wall of the uterus
What three structures in the uterus protect and nourish embryo and fetus
Amniotic sac
Placenta
Umbilical cord
Function of umbilical cord
Carry nutrients from placenta to baby, embryos lifeline
Three stages of birth process
0-2 months- basic heart, blood vessels, kidneys, ears, eyes, arms, and legs
3-6- begins to move and kick, becomes sensitive to light and sound
7-9- body fat accumulates, blinks, body gets bigger
Length of time of each stage
3 months
Theoretical effectiveness
The effectiveness if every user used it 100% correctly
Actual user effectiveness
The real level of effectiveness that takes into account people that don’t use it completely correctly
How to barrier methods work
Prevent sperm from reaching the egg
What is the safe haven law?
Legally drop off baby within 30 days of birth, can take back within 60 days
Drop at any hospital, fire station, police station
Three phases of the cycle of violence
Building tension
Explosive
Honeymoon
Warning signs of dating violence
Tries to control where you go
Constantly checks up on you
Hits you
Which develops first, hands or feet?
Hands
smallest cell in human body
Sperm
What percentage of all sperm survive
99%
Combination pill
Daily pills
21 real, 7 placebo
Less than 1% will get pregnant
$8-50 a month
Mini pill (pop)
Daily pill
Contains progestin
Thickens cervical mucus
Shot (depo provera)
One shot every 3 months
Less than 1 out of 100 preg
Can stop period
$220-400 per year
Ring
3 week vagina ring, then remove to get period
$20-60
Vaginal irritation
Patch
Change patch every week
Less than 1 put 100
Can become loose or fall off, less effective for overweight women
$50 per month