Sexual Health

Question 1

testicle

Answer 1

structure that produces sperm

Question 2

scrotum

Answer 2

sack that holds and protects testicle and epididymis

Question 3

epididymis

Answer 3

holds sperm while maturing

Question 4

vas deferens

Answer 4

carries sperm from epididymis to urethra

Question 5

bladder

Answer 5

holds urine before being release through urethra

Question 6

prostate

Answer 6

gland that releases fluid that mixes in with semen and sperm

Question 7

Cowper’s gland

Answer 7

gland that releases fluid mixed in with semen

Question 8

seminal vesicle

Answer 8

holds the liquid that becomes semen

Question 9

penis

Answer 9

structure that protects urethra and releases discharge

Question 10

urethra

Answer 10

connects bladder and testicle with penis opening

Question 11

testosterone

Answer 11

hormone that stimulates development of male sex organs

Question 12

cervix

Answer 12

opening between uterus and vagina

Question 13

fimbria

Answer 13

covering that seals ovary and gathers ovum into Fallopian tube

Question 14

uterus

Answer 14

place where ovum matures into fetus

Question 15

ovary

Answer 15

structure that produces ovums

Question 16

ovum

Answer 16

female reproductive cell

Question 17

vagina

Answer 17

structure that connects cervix to exterior of body

Question 18

Fallopian tube

Answer 18

tube that connects ovary/fimbria with uterus

Question 19

uterine lining

Answer 19

thick muscles that cushion ovum

Question 20

estrogen

Answer 20

primary female sex hormone

Question 21

labia

Answer 21

the folds that protect the vagina (outer/majora and inner/minora)

Question 22

hymen

Answer 22

membrane that partially closes opening to vagina

Question 23

perineum

Answer 23

area between the anus and the genitalia

Question 24

clitoris

Answer 24

small sensitive organ located at top of female genitalia; provides pleasure and stimulates, orgasms

Question 25

progesterone

Answer 25

hormone that stimulates uterus to prepare for pregnancy/fertilized ovum

Question 26

jock itch

Answer 26

groin infection caused by fungus

Question 27

cystitis

Answer 27

urinary ract infection

Question 28

prostatitis

Answer 28

infection of prostate

Question 29

inguinal hernia

Answer 29

tissue pushes through groin muscle

Question 30

testicular torsion

Answer 30

twisting of spermatic cord

Question 31

5 Steps in Menstrual Cycle

Answer 31

1-5: menstruation 6-12: uterus lining thickens 13-14: ovulation 15-20: progesterone is released, changing uterus lining 21-28: uterus lining cells die if no fertilized ovum begins again

Question 32

PMS

Answer 32

pre-menstrual syndrome, symptoms appear 7-10 days before menstruation

Question 33

amenorrhea

Answer 33

absence of menstrual cycle

Question 34

pelvic examination

Answer 34

exam of internal organs

Question 35

PAP smear

Answer 35

scraping of uterine cells for examination

Question 36

yeast infection

Answer 36

fungal infection of female parts; thick, foul discharge and/or itching

Question 37

TSS

Answer 37

toxic shock syndrome, caused by leaving tampon in for too long; irritability, nausea, vomiting, etc.

Question 38

mons pubis/veneris

Answer 38

fatty tissue that covers front of pubic bone and serves as a protective cushion for genitalia

Question 39

oogenesis

Answer 39

the process by which eggs are produced

Question 40

smegma

Answer 40

collection of dead skin and other secretions under foreskin

Question 41

seminiferous tubules

Answer 41

network of coils where sperm are produced

Question 42

spermatogenesis

Answer 42

process by which sperm are produced