Health Midterm

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Vad Deferens

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small muscular tube that carries sperm fromt he epididymis to the ejaculatory duct

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ovary

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female reproductive gland that produce hormones and ova

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urethra

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duct for the discharge of urine fromt he bladder to the outside of the body

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testes

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one of a pair of male reproductive glands in which sperm and testosterone are produced

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cervix

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the narrow opening that connects the bagina to the body of the uterus

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seminal vesicles

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2 sac-like glands int he male, lying bhind the bladder and connected to the vas deferns on each side; secretes a fluid that forms part of semen

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prostate gland

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the ejaculatory duct runs through this- it secretes a flud that initiates the movement of sperm and is part of semen

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vagina

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tubular, muscular organ that forms the passageway between the uterus and the vulva

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scrotum

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thin loose pouch of skin in the male that contains the testes and the spermatic cord

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penis

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externam male reproductive organ through which urine and sperm pass (but not at the same time)

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endometrium

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the mucous membrane of the uterus (thickness and structure vary with the menstrual cycle)

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cowper's gland

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two glands located beneath the prostate gland; secretes pre-ejaculatory fluid

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uterus

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contains and nourishes the embryo from implantation to birth

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epididymis

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tightly coiled cordlike structure that stores sperm

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fallopian tubes

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brings the ovum fromt he ovary to the uterus and the sperm fromt he uterus to the ovary

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ejaculatory duct

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the end of the cas deferens where sperm mixes with seminal fluids

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vulva

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the term used for the opening of the vagina, the clitoris, and the labia

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labia

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inner and outcer fatty lip-like structures used to protect the vulva

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clitoris

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small erectile projection in the female responsible for sexual pleasure and orgasm

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seminiferous tubules

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tightly coiled cordlike structures that are located inside each testicle and are approximately 18 feet long and produce sperm

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condom

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-excellent protectiona gainst STI
- 88% and 98% if used correctly and consistently

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female condom

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-protectiona gainst STI
-safe but difficult to insert and expensive
-75%, 95% if used correctly and consistently

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contraceptive foam, film (VCF), suppositories

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-some protection against STI
- 72%, 97% if used correctly and consistently

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withdrawal

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-dependant on male partner
-requires commitment and great control
no protection against STI

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periodic abstinence

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80%, 99% if combined with calendar, basal temperature, and cervical mucous methods

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abstinenece

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100%= no risk of pregnancy or STI

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birth control pill

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-continuous protection against pregnancy
-reversable
-protects against painful or irrgelar periods, ovarian and endometrial cancer, and infections of the fallopian tubes
-taken daily at same time
increased risk of stroke, blood clots, etc
-possible side effects are nausea, breat tenderness, weaght gain
-NO protection against STI
-97%, 99% if used correctly and consistently

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norplant

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-continuous protection against pregnancy for 5 years
-reversible
-minor surgical procedure
-pissible irregular menstrual bleeding and weight gain
-NO protection against STI
-99+%

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depo-provera

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-continuous protection against pregnancy for 3 months
- menstruation ceases for over 50% of women
-visit clinician every 3 moths
-non-reversible until effects wear off
-return to fertility make take mothts
-NO protection against STI
-possible weight gain
-99+%

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vasectomy and tubal ligation

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-permanent prtection against pregnancy
-requires surgery
-non-reversible
-no protection against STI
-99+%

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intraunterine device (IUD)

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-continuous protection against preganacy for up to 8 years
-reversible
-limited use
-increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease
-may be expelled or perforate uterus
-NO protection against STI
-97%

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Human Papilomavirus (HPV)

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-viral infection
-can cause genital warts
-sometimes no symprtoms
-can develop into cancer of the cervix or anus if not treated

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Chlamydia

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-most common STD
-caused by bacteria transmitted during vaginal, oral, or anal contact with an infected partner
-women: unusual discharge, bleeding, burning during urination, lower abdominal pain
-men: pain during urination, burning, itching, or discharge of the penis, pain and swelling in the testicles
-someimtes no syptoms
-can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (of the fallopian tubes- causing damage to ovaries and uterus)
-can be cured with antibiotics

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Gonorrhea

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-people with chlamydia are often infected with this as well
-bacteria spread during sexual intercourse infect the genital tract, the mouth, and the rectum
-symptoms show up in 2-10 days
-women: cervix is first place of infection, can progress to cause pelvic inflammatory disease, bleeding, painful burning wile urinating, yellow/bloody discharge
-men: pus, painful buring during urination
-men have syptoms more often than women

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Genital Herpes

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-caused by the herpes simplex virus
-two types: 1) affects lips and causes fever blisters or cold sores 2) aftects gential areas but also mouth during oral sex
-symptoms may appear 2-10 days later
-some blisters arent visible, some are
early symptoms: itching or burning in genital or anal area, pain in the legs, but, or genital area, discharge of fluid from the vagina, feeling of pressure in the abdomen
-small red bumps appear near where virus had entered body, progress and become painful open sores
-not curable

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Hepatitis B

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-viral disease transmitted sexually by direct contact witht he blood or body fluids of an infected person (during sex or sharing needles)
-symptoms: yellow skin or eyes, loss of appetite, nausea, comiting, fever,s tomach or joint pain, and extreme fatigue

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HIV/AIDS

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-one is caused by the other
-transmitted though unprotected baginal, anal, or oral sex as well as through sharing of drug injecting needles contaminated with the virus
-at increased risk of contracting if already have another STD
-possibly no syptoms up to 10 years