The Sexual Self

Question 1

physical characteristics present at birth.

Answer 1

Primary sex characteristics

Question 2

develop during the onset of puberty

Answer 2

Secondary sex characteristics

Question 3

promotes female reproductive capacity and secondary sex characteristics.

Answer 3

Estrogen

Question 4

stimulates growth of the female productive organs and prepares the uterus for pregnancy.

Answer 4

Progesterone

Question 5

are areas of the body which are highly sensitive and produce sexual responses when stimulated.

Answer 5

Erogenous zones

Question 6

is the beginning of the sexual arousal and can last from one minute to several hours.

Answer 6

excitement phase

Question 7

the changes in the bod continue. In men, the penis becomes more erect, the circumference of its head increases, and few drops of fluid are released.

Answer 7

plateau phase,

Question 8

contractions of the muscles in and around the penis stimulate the release of the semen which contains sperm cells.

Answer 8

orgasmic phase,

Question 9

the body turns to its normal state of orgasm.

Answer 9

resolution phase,

Question 10

proposes that attraction is the result of an exchange process.

Answer 10

Social exchange theory

Question 11

guarantees universal access to methods of contraception, fertility control, sexual education, and maternal care.

Answer 11

Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, also known as Reproductive Health Law or RH Law,