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Sexual Self Flashcards

1
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refer to the other visible changes that are
seen in puberty.

A

Secondary Sex Characteristics

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2
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takes place when humans are still inside the womb
of mothers. The development continues when they are born and mature.

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Sexual Development

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3
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are seen after birth because of the sex organs.

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Primary Sex Characteristics

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4
Q

As sexual beings, humans have desires for ___________ and ___________.
These things have psychological and physiological bases.

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sexual pleasure,satisfaction

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5
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is sex drive or the desire for sexual activity

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Libido

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6
Q

Sexologists have identified _______ as the coming together of visual,
biochemical, emotional, and biomechanical cues that trigger a hormonal
cascade that may culminate in the successful fertilization of an egg by a sperm

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desire

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7
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The upper part of the brain that
controls a higher order functioning, such as language and
judgment.

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Cerebral cortex

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8
Q

coordinates body movements
(Brain)

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Cerebellum

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9
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coordinates body movements
(Brain)

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Cerebellum

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10
Q

regulates heartbeat, respiration, and
the other basic physiological processes.
(Brain)

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Medulla oblongata

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11
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regulates sleep cycle
(Brain)

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Pons

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12
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relays sensory impulses from the other parts of the nervous
system to the cerebral cortex
(Brain)

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Thalamus

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13
Q

key structure in sexual arousal; the activator of the
autonomic nervous system; hormone balance, temperature, and the
constriction and dilation of blood vessels.

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Hypothalamus

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14
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known to be the “seat of emotions”

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Limbic System

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15
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it connects the
mind and body.

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Reticular Activating System
(RAS)

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16
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The Sexual Response Cycle

A

> Excitement Phase
Plateau Phase
Orgasm Phase
Resolution Phase

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17
Q

Sexual stimuli lead to changes in
the body of women and men. The phase includes
increased heart rate, blood pressure, and muscle tension.

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Excitement Phase

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18
Q

Excitement becomes enhanced, and the
body prepared for orgasm.

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Plateau Phase

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19
Q

known as the “climax or peak” of the
sexual excitement. There is an intense, pleasant, or pleasurable
psychological feeling associated with the release of sexual
tension afforded by orgasm in this stage.

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Orgasm Phase

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20
Q

the last stage of sexual arousal. This
leads to the return of unaroused state.

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Resolution Phase

21
Q

During the initial phase of romantic love, people’s _______
level increases. As the _______ level increases, the level of
serotonin becomes depleted

A

cortisol

22
Q

Low levels of ________ leads to
intrusive, maddeningly preoccupying thoughts, hopes, terrors
of early love associated with infatuation.

A

serotonin

23
Q

It activates reward circuit, helping to make love a pleasurable
experience.

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Dopamine

24
Q

also responsible in enhancing the release of testosterone; it
affects organs including genitals, sweat glands, and also the senses.

A

Dopamine

25
Q

Mood and emotions are also influenced by the release of
___________, which leads to feelings of excitement and happiness.

A

dopamine

26
Q

The love hormone; it deepens feelings of attachment and makes
couples feel close to one another; it provokes feelings of contentment,
calmness, and security.

A

Oxytocin

27
Q

> Linked to long-term relationships
plays a major role in defensive behaviors such as mate guarding.

A

Vasopressin

28
Q

A stimulant; it causes individuals to feel alert, potentially
unable to sleep, and enables them to notice and remember
even the smallest details about their partners.

A

Norepinephrine

29
Q

Three Components of Love

A

> Intimacy
Commitment
Passion

30
Q

being open and vulnerable to that person whom we deeply trust, who we feel
connected with, and who values us with unconditional positive regard, which is
viewing the other person with complete trust and devoid of suspicion or negative
thought

A

Intimacy

31
Q

is a key component in developing intimacy, where selfdisclosure is practiced which leads to profound and meaningful conversations
that nurture and strengthen intimacy.

A

Communication

32
Q

> An act of deciding to consistently fulfill and live by
agreements made with another person, and where the values
of respect and integrity serve as a guide to one’s behavior
and thinking
Caring and loving actions for the beloved.

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Commitment

33
Q

→ The intense state of being that drives and consume a
person to pursue an interest.
→ sexual attraction

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Passion

34
Q

It is romantic attraction, sexual attraction, or
sexual behavior between persons of the opposite sex or gender.

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Heterosexual

35
Q

Romantic and sexual attraction, or sexual
behavior between persons of the same sex or gender.

A

Homosexual

36
Q

refers to a person who is attracted to both sexes.

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Bisexual

37
Q

refers to people who identify differently from
their biological sex.

A

Transgender

38
Q

a person who physically transitions from male to
female or vice versa.

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Transsexual

39
Q

refers to the idea that sexual preferences have
the capability to change over a lifetime.

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Sexually fluid

40
Q

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

A

> Chlamydia
Genital herpes
Gonorrhea
HIV - AIDS
Human Papillomaviruses (HPV)

41
Q

Chlamydia is caused by bacteria called _______________; it
can infect both men and women.

A

Chlamydia Trachomatis

42
Q

Women can get chlamydia in the

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cervix, rectum, or throat

43
Q

Genital Herpes is caused by a _______________. It can
cause sores on your genital or rectal area, buttocks, and thighs. The virus can spread even when sores are not present. Mothers can also infect their babies during childbirth.

A

Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV)

44
Q

most common in young adults

A

Gonorrhea

45
Q

It harms your immune
system by destroying the white blood cells that fight infection

A

Human Immunodeficiency Virus
(HIV)

46
Q

Final stage of
infection with HIV. Not everyone with HIV develops _____.

A

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

47
Q

are a group of related viruses.
They can cause warts on different parts of your body. There are
more than 200 types. Some of those can put you at risk for cancer.

A

Human Papillomaviruses (HPV)

48
Q

Ways of preventing STIs

A

• Practice monogamy
• Refrain from the use of alcohol and other drugs
• Discuss STI concerns with potential partners
• Avoid high-risk behaviors
• Use condoms and other barriers
• Use some other protective measures

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