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30 Cards in this Set
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vulva
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female external genitals collectively
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mons pubis
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fatty round tissue in front of pubic bone
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labia
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2 pairs (majora and minora) surround and protect the clit and vag
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clitoris
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spongy tissue that is sensitive to sexual stimulation
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vagina
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tube that connects a woman's external sex organs with her uterus
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uterus
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pear shaped organ where growing fetus is nurtured
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ovaries
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reproductive organs where ova reside
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fallopian tubes
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pair of tubes that connect ovaries to uterus
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at what age should a woman have her first pelvic exam
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age 21
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what are common sexual health problems in females?
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menstrual irregularities
STI's vulvovaginal candidiasis, aka yeast infection |
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another name for foreskin is
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prepuce
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epididymis
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coiled tube on top of each testicle where sperm are held until they mature
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vas deferens
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tube ascending from epididymis that transports sperm
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accessory glands
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seminal vesicle
prostate gland cowpers gland lubricate reproductive system |
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prostate gland
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an accessory gland
stores and secretes alkaline fluid |
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seminal vesicle
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50-70% of seminal fluid originates here,
it is an accessory gland |
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cowpers gland
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accessory gland
produces pre ejaculate lubricates urethra |
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urethra
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duct that travels from the bladder through the shaft of the penis
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common sexual health problems in males
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prostatitis
prostate gland enlargement prostate cancer STI |
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what is the first onset of menstruation
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menarche
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ovulate
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release egg from ovary
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menstrual phase is characterized by
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menstrual flow
release of FTS hormone release of estrogen |
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proliferative phase
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menstrual cycle phase that has thickening of lining of uterus
discharge cervical mucus ENDS when lutenizing hormone triggers release of mature egg |
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secretory phase
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menstrual cycle
degeneration of follicle sac rising level of progesterone increase in endometrial lining |
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premenstrual dysphoric disorder
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severe debilitationg psychological symtoms prior to menstruation
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dysmenorrhea
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pain during menstruation severe enough to require medication
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endometriosis
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endometrial tissue grows outside the uterus
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amenorrhea
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cessation of periods
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TSS
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linked to tampon use, bacterial disease
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transgender v transsexual
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transgender- gender identity is different from assigned sex at birth
transsexual- transgendered person who lives as opposite gender to assigned sex |
