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Male and female gametes combine their genes to form a fertilized egg (____)
Male and female gametes combine their genes to form a fertilized egg (zygote)
Gamete
Sex cell
_____ gametes have motility
Sperm gametes have motility
The parent producing the sperm is considered the ____
The parent producing the sperm is considered the male
The sperm has the ____ chromosome
The sperm has the Y chromosome
The _____ contains most of the nutrients for the developing embryo
The ovum contains most of the nutrients for the developing embryo
The parent producing eggs is considered _____
The parent producing eggs is considered female
In mammals the female also provides shelter for developing fetus in the ____ & _____
In mammals the female also provides shelter for developing fetus in the uterus & placenta
Organs that produce the gametes are called____
Organs that produce the gametes are called primary sex organs
Organs that are essential for reproduction
Organs that are essential for reproduction are called secondary sex organs
In the male, the ducts, glands, and penis are considered _____ sex organs
In the male, the ducts, glands, and penis are considered secondary sex organs
In males, the _____ sex organs are for the storage, survival and transportation of sperm
In males, the secondary sex organs are for the storage, survival and transportation of sperm
In females, the uterine tubes, the uterus, and the vagina are considered _____ sex organs
In females, the uterine tubes, the uterus, and the vagina are considered secondary sex organs
In females the ____ sex organs are used to receive the sperm, zygote development & nourishment of the developing fetus
In females, the secondary sex organs are used to receive sperm, for zygote development & nourishment of the developing fetus
Features that develop at puberty to attract a mate are considered _____ sex characteristics
Features that develop at puberty to attract a mate are considered secondary sex characteristics
Pubic, axillary & facial hair, scent glands, body morphology and low-pitched voice in males are considered ______ sex characteristics
Pubic, axillary & facial hair, scent glands, body morphology and low-pitched voice in males are considered secondary sex characteristics
Our cells contain ____ pairs of chromosomes
Our cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes
There are ____ pairs of autosomes
There are 22 pairs of autosomes
1 pair of ____ chromosomes
1 pair of sex chromosomes
Males have ____ chromosomes
Males have XY chromosomes
Females have ____ chromosomes
Females have XX chromosomes
Males produce ____% Y carrying sperm and _____% X carrying sperm
Males produce 50% Y carrying sperm and 50% X carrying sperm
All eggs carry the ____ sex chromosome
All eggs carry the X Sex chromosome
____ of the child is determined by the type of sperm that fertilizes the mother's egg
Sex of the child is determined by the type of sperm that fertilizes the mother's egg
What is the sex determine region of the Y gene?
The SRY gene
In males, the ____ gene codes for a protein that causes testis to secrete testosterone and mullerian-inhibiting factor
In males the SRY gene codes for a protein that causes testis to secrete testosterone and mullerian-inhibiting factor
Gonads begin to develop at ____ weeks as gonadal ridges
Gonads begin to develop at 6 weeks as gonadal ridges
_____ ducts and _____ ducts exists at the time the gonadal ridges develop (around 6 weeks)
Mesonephric ducts and paramesonephric ducts exist at the time the gonadal ridges develop (around 6 weeks)
_____ ducts develop into reproductive system in males
Mesonephric ducts develop into reproductive system in males (paramesonephric ducts degenerate)
_____ ducts develop into reproductive system in females
Paramesonephric ducts develop into reproductive system in females (mesonephric ducts degenerate)
_____ & _____ hormones bind to receptors on target cells and determine which ducts degenerate, this determining the development of genitalia
Testosterone & mullerian-inhibiting factor hormones bind to receptors on target cells and determine which ducts degenerate, thus determining development of genitalia
Female development due to absence of _____ & not presence of _____
Female development due to absence of male hormones & not presence of estrogen
Why are estrogen levels higher in female fetuses?
Because estrogen is higher during pregnancy
Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrome is found on the ____ embryo
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome is found on the XY embryo
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome produces _____ hormone
Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome produces testosterone hormone
In Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, the target cells are missing ______
In Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, the target cells are missing receptors
In AIS, _____ cannot bind to target cells
In AIS, testosterone cannot bind to target cells
In AIS, _____genitalia develops
In AIS, female genitalia develops
In AIS, ______ secondary sex characteristics develop at puberty
In AIS, feminine secondary sex characteristics develop at puberty
When is AIS usually detected?
At puberty, when menstruation doesn't happen
In _____ there are no ovaries, uterus, or vagina, but testes in abdomen
In AIS there are no ovaries, uterus, or vagina, but testes in abdomen
High risk of ____ if testes are not removed in AIS patients
High risk of testicular cancer if testes are not removed
Can't tell sex of child until at least ____ weeks
Can't tell sex of child until at least 12 weeks
At 5-6 weeks an embryo is sexually _______
At 5-6 weeks and embryo is sexually indifferent
At 7-8 weeks an embryo is _____
At 7-8 weeks an embryo is male
At 8-9 weeks an embryo is _____
At 8-9 weeks an embryo is female
All 8 week old fetuses have ____ 3 structures
All 8 week old fetuses have same 3 structures
At end of week ____ fetuses begin to show sexual differentiation
At end of week 9, fetuses begin to show sexual differentiation
Scrotum is homologous to _____ in females
Scrotum is homologous to labia majora in females
_____ begin development near the kidney
Testes begin development near the kidney
______ (cordlike structure containing muscle) extends from the gonad to the abdominopelvic floor
Gubernaculum (cordlike structure containing muscle) extends from the gonad to the abdominopelvic floor
The _____ shortens and guides the testes to the scrotum
The gubernaculum shortens and guides the testes to the scrotum
The _____ creates inguinal canal, a pass through abdominal wall
The gubernaculum creates inguinal canal, a pass through abdominal wall
Descent of the testes begins in weeks _____
Descent of the testes begins in weeks 6-10
Descent of the testes ends by week ____
Descent of the testes ends by week 28
Location of testes outside the pelvic cavity is essential for low temperatures needed for _____
Location of testes outside the pelvic cavity is essential for low temperatures needed for sperm production
_____ is when one or both testes don't descend
Cryptochidism is when one or both testes don't descend
Cryptochidism occurs in ____% of males
Cryptochidism occurs in 3% of males
The testes of males with Chryptochidism may descend on there own within ______
The testes of males with cryptochidism may descend on their own within one year of life
Cryptochidism can be treated with _____ or ______
Cryptochidism can be treated with hormone therapy or surgery
____ are 2 oval organs, 4 cm long & 2.5 cm in diameter
Testes are 2 oval organs, 4 cm long & 2.5 cm in diameter
The testes are covered anteriorly by a saclike extension of peritoneum (______) that descended into the scrotum with the testes
The testes are covered anteriorly by a saclike extension of the peritoneum (tunica vaginalis) that descended into the scrotum with the testes
The _____ is a white fibrous capsule that contains the seminiferous tubules, sustentacular cells, and interstitial cells
The tunica albuginea is a white fibrous capsule that contains the seminiferous tubules, sustentacular cells, and interstitial cells
_____ divide the tunica albuginea into compartments containing seminiferous tubules, sustentacular cells and interstitial cells
Septa divide the tunica albuginea into compartments containing seminiferous tubules, sustentacular cells, and interstitial cells
Sperm are produced in the _____ within the tunica albuginea
Sperm are produced in the seminferous tubules within the tunica albuginea
Each seminiferous tubule is lined with thick _____ epithelium composed of germ cells in the process of becoming sperm
Each seminiferous tubule is lined with thick germinal epithelium composed of germ cells in the process of becoming sperm
_____ cells promote sperm cell development
Sustentacular cells promote sperm cell development
blood-testis barrier is formed by tight junctions between cells--separating sperm from immune system
Blood-testis barrier is formed by tight junctions between sustentacular cells--separating sperm from the immune system
____ cells are found between seminiferous tubules
Interstitial cells are found between seminiferous tubules
_____ cells secrete testosterone
Interstitial cells secrete testosterone
Low BP of testicular artery results in poor ____ supply
Low BP of testicular artery results in poor oxygen supply
Sperm develop very large ______ helping them survive the hypoxic environment of the female reproductive tract
Sperm develop very large mitochondria helping them survive the hypoxic environment of the female reproductive tract
The ______ is a pendulous pouch holding the testes
The scrotum is a pendulous pouch holding the testes
The scrotum is divided into 2 compartments by ______
The scrotum is divided into 2 compartments by median septum
The ____ testicle is lower
The left testicle is lower
The _____ of the scrotum contains sebaceous glands, nerves, and hair
The skin of the scrotum contains sebaceous glands, nerves, and hair
Testicular thermoregulation is necessary since sperm are not produced at core body temperature but at ____ degrees cooler
Testicular thermoregulation is necessary since sperm are not produced at core body temperature but at 2C degrees cooler
_____ muscle and _____ muscle contract or relax to move testes
Cremaster muscle and dartos muscle contract or relax to move testes
When temperatures are ____, muscles contract to bring testes closer to the body
When temperatures are cold, muscles contract to bring testes closer to the body
_____ are the veins that ascend near the testicular artery
Pampiniform plexus are the veins that ascend near the testicular artery
Countercurrent ______ exchange cools arterial blood entering the testes
Countercurrent heat exchange cools arterial blood entering the testes
_____ are 12 tiny ciliated ducts collecting & transporting sperm to epididymis
Efferent ductules are 12 tiny ciliated ducts collecting & transporting sperm to epididymis
The _____ is an 18 ft long coiled duct adhering to the posterior of testis
The epididymis is an 18 ft long coiled duct adhering to the posterior of testis
The ____ reabsorbs fluid & dead sperm
The epididymis reabsorbs fluid & dead sperm
Stored sperm are viable for ____ days
Stored sperm are viable for 40-60 days
_____ is responsible for peristalsis during orgasm
Vas deferens is responsible for peristalsis during orgasm
The _____ is a muscular tube 45 cm long passing up from scrotum through inguina canal to posterior surface of bladder
The _____ is a muscular tube 45 cm long passing up from scrotum through inguina canal to posterior surface of bladder
The _____ duct is 2 cm duct passing through prostate gland to empty into urethra
The ejaculatory duct is 2 cm duct passing through prostate gland to empty into urethra
Pathway of sperm: efferent ductules->_____->Vas deferens->______->Duct of seminal vesicle->______->Urethra
Pathway of Sperm: Efferent Ductules->Epididymis->Vas Deferens->Ampulla->Duct of Seminal Vesicle->Ejaculatory Duct->Urethra
What are the 3 regions of the male urethra?
1. Prostatic
2. Membranous
3. Penile
The prostatic, membranous, and penile regions of the male urethra total ____ cm long
The prostatic, membranous, and penile regions of the male urethra total 20 cm long
The ____ vesicles are posterior to the bladder
The seminal vesicles are posterior to the bladder
The ____ vesicles empty into the ampulla
The seminal vesicles empty into the ampulla
The seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands make up the _____
The seminal vesicles, prostate gland, and bulbourethral glands make up the accessory glands
The _____ gland is below the bladder
The prostate gland is below the bladder
The ____ gland surrounds the urethra and ejaculatory duct
The prostate gland surrounds the urethra and ejaculatory duct
The ____ glands are near the bulb of the penis
The bulbourethral glands are near the bulb of the penis
The ____ glands empty into penile urethra
The bulbourethral glands empty into penile urethra
The ____ glands secrete lubricating fluid
The bulbourethral glands secrete lubricating fluid
The ____ glands neutralize acidity of urine
The bulbourethral glands neutralize acidity of urine
Which structure is best to sever in a vasectomy?
The Vas Deferens
The penis is ___% internal root and ___ %visible shaft and glans
The penis is 50% internal root and 50% visible shaft and glans
The external portion of the penis is ____in. long when flaccid
The external portion of the penis is 4 in. long when flaccid
The skin over the _____ of the penis is loosely attached allowing expansion
The skin over the shaft of the penis is loosely attached allowing expansion
____ or ____ is the skin over the shaft of the penis and is loosely attached allowing expansion
Prepuce or foreskin is the skin over the shaft of the penis and is loosely attached allowing expansion
_____, producing smegma, can be found on the glans of the penis
Sebaceous glands, producing smegma, can be found on the glans of the penis
The _____ consists of 3 cylindrical bodies of erectile tissue that fill with blood during arousal
The penis consists of 3 cylindrical bodies of erectile tissue that fill with blood during arousal
In the penis, there is a single corpus _____
In the penis, there is a single corpus spongiosum
The corpus ______ is located along the ventral side of the penis
The corpus spongiosum is located along the ventral side of the penis
The corpus _____ encloses the penile urethra
The corpus spongiosum encloses the penile urethra
The corpus _____ ends as a dilate bulb ensheathed by bulbospongiosus muscle
The corpus spongiosum ends as a dilate bulb ensheathed by bublspongiosus muscle
The penis has paired corpus ______
The penis has paired corpus cavernosum
The corpus _____ diverge like arms of a Y
The corpus cavernosum diverge like arms of a Y
Each crus of the corpus _____ attaches to the pubic arch covered with ischiocavernosus muscle
Each crus of the corpus _______ attaches to pubic arch covered with ischiocavernosus muscle
Surge of pituitary _____ begins development of the reproductive system
Surge of pituitary gonadotropins begins development of the reproductive system
The surge of pituitary gonadotropins that begins the development of the reproductive system happens ages ____ in most boys and ages _____ in most girls
The surge of pituitary gonadotropins that begins the development of the reproductive system happens ages 10-12 in most boys and ages 8-10 in most girls
____ is the period from onset of gonadotropin secretion until the ability to reproduce sexually is attained
Puberty is the period from onset of gonadotropin secretion until the ability to reproduce sexually is attained
_____ for girls begins when first menstrual period happens
Puberty for girls begins when first menstrual period happens
____ for males begins when first ejaculation of viable sperm happens
Puberty for males begins when first ejaculation of viable sperm happens
_____ ends when person attains full reproductive capacity
Adolescence ends when person attains full reproductive capacity
Mature ______ produces GnRH
Mature Hypothalamus produces GnRH
Stimulation of gonadotrope cells in anterior pituitary causes secretion of _____ & _____
Stimulation of gonadotrope cells in anterior pituitary causes secretion of FSH & LH
____ stimulates interstitial cells to produce testosterone
LH stimulates interstitial cells to produce testosterone
____ stimulates sustentacular cells to secrete androgen-binding protein
FHS stimulates sustentacular cells to secrete androgen-binding protein
Androgen-binding proteins interact with testosterone to stimulate _____
Androgen-binding proteins interact with testosterone to stimulate spermatogenesis
_____ stimulates spermatogenesis and enlargement of 2nd sexual organs
Testosterone stimulates spermatogenesis and enlargement of 2nd sexual organs
With testosterone, the penis, testes, scrotum, scrotum ducts, glands and muscle mass ____
With Testosterone, the penis, testes, scrotum, scrotum ducts, glands and muscle mass enlarge
Hair, scent and sebaceous glands develop because of _____hormone
Hair, scent and sebaceous glands develop because of Testosterone hormone
_____ hormone stimulates erythropoietin & libido
Testosterone stimulates erythropoietin & lipido
During adulthood, ______ sustains libido, spermatogenesis and reproductive tract
During adulthood, testosterone sustains libido, spermatogenesis and reproductive tract
As people age, testosterone secretion _____
As people age, testosterone secretion decreases
Peak secretion of testosterone (7mg/day) occurs at age ____
Peak secretion of testosterone (7mg/day) occurs at age 20
Testosterone decline from peak to 1/5 of that secretion by age _____
Testosterone decline from peak to 1/5 of that secretion by age 80
Rise in ____ & ____ secretion after age 50 produces male climacteric (menopause)
Rise in FSH & LH secretion after age 50 produces male climacteric (menopause)
Climacteric
Male menopause
Mood changes, hot flashes, and illusions of suffocation are symptoms of ______
Mood changes, hot flashes, and illusions of suffocation are symptoms of climacteric
Impotence
Erectile dysfunction
Impotence is present in ___% of those in 60s and ___% of those in 80s
Impotence is present in 20% of those in 60s and 50% of those in 80s
Over ___% of impotent men remain able to ejaculate
Over 90% of impotent men remain able to ejaculate
The ______ has a pear shaped head front end
The spermatozoan has a pear-shaped front end
______ are 4-5 microns long structure containing the nucleus, acrosome and basal body of the tail flagella
The spermatozoan are 4-5 microns long structure containing the nucleus, acrosome and basal body of the tail flagella
Nucleus of spermatozoon contain a ____ set of chromosomes
Nucleus of spermatozoon contain a haploid set of chromosomes
The tail of the sperm is divided into ____ regions
The tail of the sperm is divided into 3 regions
The midpiece, the axoneme, and the endpiece are the 3 regions of the ______
The midpiece, the axoneme, and the endpiece are the 3 regions of the spermatozoon
The ____ of spermatozoon contains mitochondria around axoneme of flagella (produce ATP for flagellar movement)
The midpiece of spermatozoon contains mitochondria around axoneme of flagella (produce ATP for flagellar movement)
The _____ (the principle piece) of spermatozoon is surrounded by fibers
The axoneme (the principle piece) of spermatozoon is surrounded by fibers
The _____ of spermatozoon is the very narrow tip of the flagella
The endpiece of spermatozoon is the very narrow tip of the flagella
2-5mL of _____ fluid expelled during orgasm
2-5 mL of seminal fluid expelled during orgasm
Semen contains ___% seminal vesicle fluid, ___% prostate gland fluid and ____% sperm
Semen contains 60% seminal vesicle fluid, 30% prostate gland fluid, and 10% sperm
Normal sperm count is _____ million/mL
Normal sperm count is 50-120 million mL
Less than _____million/mL of sperm is associated with infertility
Less than 25 million/mL of sperm is associated with infertility
_____ provide energy for sperm motility
Fructose provide energy for sperm motility
_____ stimulate female peristaltic contractions
Prostaglandins stimulate female peristaltic contractions
______ is a sticky, fibrin-like protein
seminogelin is a sticky, fibrin-like protein
____ liquifies semen 20-30 min after ejaculation
Serine protease liquifies semen 20-30 min after ejaculation
_____ is a base stabilizing sperm pH at 7.2-7.6
Spermine is a base stabilizing sperm pH at 7.2 to 7.6
The dorsal and deep arteries of the penis are the branches of the ______artery
The dorsal and deep arteries of the penis are the branches of the internal pudendal artery
The deep artery of the penis supplies the corpus ______
The deep artery of the penis supplies the corpus cavernosa
Dilation of the deep artery of the penis causes ______
Dilation of the deep artery of the penis causes erection
Normal penile blood supply comes from the _____artery
Normal penile blood comes from the dorsal artery
The penis has an abundance of tactile, pressure, and temperature ______
The penis has an abundance of tactile, pressure, and temperature receptors
_____ nerve of penis and ______ nerves lead to integrating center in sacral spinal cord
Dorsal nerve of penis and internal pudendal nerves lead to integrating center in sacral spinal cord
Both autonomic and somatic motor ______ carry impulses from integrating center to penis
Both autonomic and somatic motor fibers carry impulses from integrating center to penis
______ is characterized by vasocongestion (blood engorgement) of genitals
Excitement is characterized by vasocongestion (blood engorgement) of genitals
______ is characterized by myotonia
Excitement is characterized by myotonia
______ is characterized by increases in heart rate, BP, and pulmonary ventilation
Excitement is characterized by increases in heart rate, BP, and pulmonary ventilation
Excitement is initiated by many different ______ stimuli
Excitement is initiated by many different erotic stimuli
______ is initiated by many different erotic stimuli, such as sights, sounds, aromas, touch and thoughts
Excitement is initiated by many different erotic stimuli, such as sights, sounds, aromas touch and thoughts
Erection of penis is due to _______ triggering of nitric oxide secretion
Erection of penis is due to parasympathetic triggering of nitric oxide secretion
Erection of penis is due to parasympathetic triggering of ______ secretion
Erection of penis is due to parasympathetic triggering of nitric oxide secretion
_____ is the dilation of deep arteries and filling of erectile bodies with blood
Erection is the dilation of deep arteries and filling of erectile bodies with blood
Erection is maintained during _____ phase
Erection is maintained during plateau phase
Heart rate, BP, and pulmonary ventilation are maintained during _____ phase
Heart rate, BP, and pulmonary ventilation are maintained during plateau phase
______ is 15 second reaction that includes the discharge of semen (ejaculation)
Climax is 15 second reaction that includes the discharge of semen (ejaculation)
Climax
Orgasm
______ & ______ are the 2 stages of ejaculation
Emission and expulsion are the 2 stages of ejaculation
______ is when the sympathetic nervous system propels sperm through ducts as glandular secretions are added
Emission is when the sympathetic nervous system propels sperm through ducts as glandular secretions are added
_____ is when semen in the urethra activate muscular contraction
Expulsion is when semen in the urethra activate muscular contraction
Ejaculation and orgasm are not the same and can occur ______
Ejaculation and orgasm are not the same and can occur separately
During ______, sympathetic signals constrict internal pudendal artery and reduce blood flow to penis
During Resolution, sympathetic signals constrict internal pudendal artery and reduce blood flow to penis
During _______, the penis becomes soft and flaccid
During Resolution, the penis becomes soft and flaccid
During ______, cardiovascular and respiratory responses return to normal
During Resolution, cardiovascular and respiratory responses return to normal
The _____ period can las from 10 minutes to a few hours where the male cannot have another erection
The refractory period can last from 10 minutes to a few hours where the male cannot have another erection
_____ are common cause of STDs
Bacteria are common cause of STDs
Bacteria causing STDs survive poorly on _____ objects and are thus transmitted via sexual intercourse
Bacteria causing STDs survive poorly on inanimate objects and are thus transmitted via sexual intercours
Ghonorrhea, syphilis, and clymiddhea are examples of _____ STDs
Ghonorrhea, syphilis, and clymiddhea are examples of bacterial STDs
In _______ one experiences painful urination and pus-filled discharge
In gonorrhea, one experiences painful urination and pus-filled discharge
____% of women with Gonorrhea are asymptomatic
20% of women with Gonorrhea are asymptomatic
____ can scar uterine tubes and lead to infertility
Gonorrhea can scar uterine tubes and lead to infertility
The incubation period for Gonorrhea lasts from ____ days
The incubation period for Gonorrhea lasts from 2 to 5 days
_____ can be passed sexually and through saliva
Syphilis can be passed sexually and through saliva
During the ____ stage of syphilis, organism multiplies
During the incubation stage of syphilis, organism multiplies
During the ____ stage of syphilis a chancre forms
During the primary stage of syphilis a chancre forms
______ is a hard, painless non-discharging lesion
Chancre is a hard, painless non-discharging lesion
There are no signs during the ______ & _____ (may test negative) stages of syphilis
There are no signs during the primary latent stage & Secondary latent stages of syphilis
During the ____ stage of syphilis there are rashes and skin eruptions
During the secondary stage of syphilis there are rashes and skin eruptions
When syphilis reaches the _____ stage, permanent damage may result to the cardiovascular and nervous systems
When syphilis reaches the tertiary stage, permanent damage may result to the cardiovascular and nervous systems
_____ is one of the most prevalent disease in US
Chlamydia is one of the most prevalent disease in US
_____ is contracted by 3-5 million Americans/year
Chlamydia is contracted by 3-5 million Americans/year
The symptoms of ____ for females are usually asymptomatic
The symptoms of Chlamydia for females are usually asymptomatic
The symptoms of Chlamydia for males are painful ______ and ____ from the penis
The symptoms of Chlamydia for males are painful urination and pus discharge from the penis
Chlamydial infection in adolescence is associated with increased risk of _____
Chlamydial infection in adolescence is associated with increased risk of cervical cancer
Lymphogranuloma venereum is a severe form of ____
Lymphogranuloma venereum is a severe form of chlamydia
____ is characterized by a transient genital lesion and bubo in the groin due to inflamed lymph nodes
Lymphogranuloma venereum is characterized by a transient genital lesion and a bubo in the groin due to inflamed lymph nodes
_____ are the most common cause of STDs
Viruses are the most common cause of STDs
Genital herpes and genital warts are examples of _____ STDs
Genital herpes and genital warts are examples of Viral STDs
What is type 2 herpes?
Genital
What is type 1 simplex herpes?
Oral
Genital herpes virus can become _____ in nerve cells
Genital herpes virus can become latent in nerve cells
In _____ small blisters are found on or around the labia, vagina or cervix of women
In Genital Herpes, small blisters are found on or around the labia, vagina, or cervix of women
In _____ small blisters on or around the penis, foreskin, prostate or seminal vesicles can be found in males
In genital herpes, small blisters on or around the penis, foreskin, prostate or seminal vesicles can be found in males
Treatment of _____ requires administration of acyclovir or other antiviral agents to lessen symptoms
Treatment of genital herpes requires administration of acyclovir or other antiviral agents to less symptoms
There is no cure for _____
There is no cure for genital herpes
1/5 of adolescents and adults have had genital ____ infection
1/5 of adolescents and adults have had genital HSV infection
Humanpapilloma virus
Genital warts
At least ____% of secually active men and when acquire HPV infection at some point in their lives
At least 50% of sexually active men and women acquire genital HPV infection at some point in their lives
Fomites
inanimate objects
____ passed on through direct contact direct contact or fomites
Genital warts passed on through direct contact or fomites
In _____ there are growths ranging from soft, small bumps to very large sites on the genitals
In genital warts there are growths ranging from soft, small bumps to very large sites on the genitals
____ found on external genitalia including the penis, vulva, scrotum, perineum and perianal skin
Genital warts are found on external genitalia including the penis, vulva, scrotum, perineum and perianal skin
____ found on uterine cervix, vagina, urethra, anus and mouth
Genital warts found on uterine cervix, vagina, urethra, anus and mouth
Intra-anal warts are observed predominantly in patients who have had _____ anal intercourse
Intra-anal warts are observed predominantly in patients who have had receptive anal intercourse
The incubation period for genital herpes lasts from ____ months and there are no symptoms
The incubation period for genital warts lasts from 3-4 months and there are no symptoms
What is the treatment for genital warts?
removal of warts
____ protects females from the four types of HPV that cause cervical cancers and genital warts
Vaccine protects females from the four types of HPV that cause cervical cancers and genital warts
Trichomoniasis
Protozoan STD
______ symptoms in females are foul-smelling, yellow-green vaginal discharge and vaginal irritation
Trichomoniasis symptoms in females are foul-smelling, yellow-green vaginal discharge and vaginal irritation
_____ symptoms in males are typically asymptomatic
Trichomoniasis symptoms in males are typically asymptomatic
What is the most common curable STD in women?
Trichomoniasis