Unit 3 Chapter 8

Question 1

What are some examples of primary sexual characteristics for males?

Answer 1

Testes
Penis Growth
Sperm development

Question 2

What are some examples of primary sexual characteristics for females?

Answer 2

Development and Release of Eggs
Menstrual Cycle
Breast Development

Question 3

What are some examples of secondary sexual characteristics?

Answer 3

facial and body hair, body build and stature, and the woman’s appearance of breasts.

Question 4

Ovaries

Answer 4

Produce ova and sex hormones

Question 5

Fallopian Tubes

Answer 5

Transport ova and sperm

Question 6

Uterus

Answer 6

Receptacle for sperm and is the organ in which the fetus develops

Question 7

Cervix

Answer 7

Lower part of the uterus; secretes mucus

Question 8

Vagina

Answer 8

a self-cleaning normally narrow, but can widen, especially during childbirth

Question 9

symptoms of vaginitis or yeast infection

Answer 9

itching, redness, swelling, and unusual discharge

Question 10

Vulva

Answer 10

: Encompasses all external female genitals

Question 11

clitoris

Answer 11

Small, sensitive organ located in front of the vaginal opening; the center of sexual pleasure

Question 12

Labia minora

Answer 12

Smaller, inner pair of folds of skin

Question 13

Labia majora

Answer 13

Larger, outer pair of folds

Question 14

Urethra

Answer 14

Relatively short exit tube for urine

Question 15

UTI define

Answer 15

Urinary tract infection—burning during urination and frequent urge to urinate

Question 16

how can a UTI be prevented?

Answer 16

drinking plenty of water and not allowing anal bacteria into the vaginal region

Question 17

Breast

Answer 17

Network of milk glands and ducts embedded in fatty tissue; secondary sexual characteristic

Question 18

what happens during ovulation?

Answer 18

endometrium, or lining of the uterus, begins to thicken to support the first stages of pregnancy, and blood vessels increase in size.

Question 19

cycles typically vary between

Answer 19

24 and 35 days, with 28 days being the most common.

Question 20

what do gonadotropin-releasing hormones (GnRH) do

Answer 20

secreted and influence the release of other hormones from the pituitary gland.

Question 21

What are the two gonad-stimulating hormones the pituitary gland produces?

Answer 21

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 22

Amenorrhea

Answer 22

Interruption or cessation of regular menstrual periods;missing three or more periods in a row is cause to see your doctor to prevent further problems associated with missing your period.

Question 23

What can amenorrhea be caused by?

Answer 23

psychological stress, depression, fatigue, or severe calorie restriction.

Question 24

menarche

Answer 24

first menstruation of a young woman, experienced typically between 12 and 13 years of age.

Question 25

menopause

Answer 25

normal and gradual cessation of ovulation and menstruation that occurs between the ages of 50 and 52 years (usually).

Question 26

testes

Answer 26

Two; produce sperm and sex hormones

Question 27

sperm ducts

Answer 27

Transport sperm from testes to penis

Question 28

scrotum

Answer 28

Location of testes

Question 29

Seminiferous tubules

Answer 29

make sperm cells

Question 30

Epididymis

Answer 30

stores and matures sperm

Question 31

Prostate

Answer 31

makes seminal fluid

Question 32

Vas Deferens

Answer 32

transports sperm from testes to urethra

Question 33

glans

Answer 33

tip of the penis

Question 34

Hymen

Answer 34

closes and opens the vagina

Question 35

What are the physiological changes during sexual arousal?

Answer 35

Tightening of the muscles (myotonia) Changes in blood flow, producing swelling in the penis and pelvic areas (vasocongestion) Increased heart rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate Increased level of excitement

Question 36

What are the 4 phases of the sexual response cycle?

Answer 36

phase 1 excitement phase 2 plateu phase 3 orgasm phase 4 resolution

Question 37

phase 1 excitement

Answer 37

Erection of the penis, vaginal lubrication, swelling of the clitoris, sexual flush in both males and females.

Question 38

phase 2 plateu

Answer 38

Physiological changes of the excitement phase level off.

Question 39

phase 3 orgasm

Answer 39

Built-up tensions during the excitement and plateau phases are released.

Question 40

phase 4 resolution

Answer 40

The body returns physiologically to the nonstimulated state.

Question 41

sexual abstinence reasons

Answer 41

-Religious beliefs - Fear of intimacy - Strong negative feelings about sex - Healing of emotional wounds - Opportunity to develop personal relationships without sexual pressures - Desire to allow a romantic relationship to develop without the pressure for sex, permitting the partners to develop trust and caring before becoming sexual.

Question 42

reasons why people may have sexual difficulties

Answer 42

- Lack of interest - Erection problems - Rapid ejaculation - Painful intercourse - Orgasm difficulties

Question 43

what are the factors of selecting a partner?

Answer 43

proximity, similarity and physical appearance

Question 44

Dimensions of sexuality

Answer 44

physical, orientation, behavioral, relationship