Human Sexuality Exam #1

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This steroid hormone is produced mostly in the ovaries and the rest is produced in the adrenal glands. Women produce more. Mostly in women, also in men.

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Estrogens

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This steroid hormone is produced mostly in men but also in women. Men produce 20-40 times more. Produced mostly in testes and the rest is produced in adrenal glands.

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Androgens

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This is the order of the 5 senses in relation to arousal

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Touch, vision, smell, taste, hearing

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These are the 4 phases of the sexual response cycle.

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Excitement, Plateau, Orgasm (shortest), Resolution.

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This type of testosterone is linked to libido. 5% in males is this type. 1-3% in females is this type.

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Free Testosterone

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This type of erogenous zone is an area that releases an orgasm when stimulated. These are acquired (different in everyone). Example: pinky toe or knee

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Secondary Erogenous Zone

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This type of erogenous zone is any area that releases an orgasm when it is stimulated (common areas in everyone). Example: penis or vagina.

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Primary Erogenous Zone

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This neurotransmitter facilitates sexual arousal

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Dopamine

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This neurotransmitter inhibits sexual arousal.

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Serotonin

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This part of the limbic system is the memory center of the brain.

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Hippocampus

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This part of the limbic system regulates sex drive.

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Hypothalamus

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This part of the limbic system regulates arousal, fear, and aggression.

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Amygdala

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These are the 3 parts of the limbic system

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Amygdala, Hypothalamus, Hippocampus

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This is when someone has characteristics of both sexes.

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Androgyny

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This is a person who strongly identifies with the opposite sex and may seek to live as a member of this sex especially by undergoing surgery and hormone therapy to obtain the necessary physical appearance.

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Transsexual

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This is when a person, especially male who adopts the dress and often the behavior typical of the opposite sex especially for the purposes of emotional or sexual gratification.

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Transvestite

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This syndrome is when the person has undersized male genetalia (external), no interest in sex. They're usually tall and feminine and typically sterile (XXY)

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Klinefelter's Syndrome

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This syndrome is when one parent didn't give a chromosome (X0). Normal female genetalia but underdeveloped inner structures. No breasts, doesn't menstruate, sterile.

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Turner's Syndrome

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This is the subjective sense of being male and female.

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Gender Identity

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This is the genetic (chromosomal) differences and atomical (physical) differences.

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Chromosomal Sex

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This is the psychological meaning of maleness and femaleness

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Gender

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This stage of menopause is the permanent stopping of menstration.

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Menopause

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This stage of menopause is the time before menopause.

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Perimenopause

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This stage of menopause happens when psychological changes during transition period of fertility to infertility.

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Climacteric

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These are the 3 parts of menopause.

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Climateric, Perimenopause, Menopause

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This is when a woman has no menstrual cycle.

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Amenorrhea

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This is when a woman has painful menstrual cycles

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Dysmennorhea

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This is the inner lining of the uterine wall, rich in blood vessels to nourish the zygote. This is what a woman sheds during menstruation.

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The Endometrium

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This is the middle layer of the uterine wall that enables the uterus to stretch during pregnancy.

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The Myometrium

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This is the external layer of the uterine wall.

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The Perimetrium

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These are the three parts of the uterine wall.

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Perimetrium, Myometrium, and Endometrium

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This layer of the vagina connects structures to the pelvic cavity.

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The Fibrous

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This layer of the vagina holds everything together. It contracts during orgasm and is used during labor.

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The Muscle

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These are the fold walls in the mucous that resemble the inside of the mouth.

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The Rugae

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This is the outer layer of the vagina that is first felt with insertion. The cells here are similar to those inside the cheek.

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The Mucous

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These are the three layers of the vagina.

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Mucous, Muscle, Fibrous

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This variable is the outcome or resulting behavior.

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Dependant Variable

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This variable is the condition or component that is manipulated.

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Independent Variable

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This research method features small to moderate samples. Reliability and validity increase with random selection and random assignment.

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Experimental

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This research method features a single person or small group studied individually and in depth. Data is gathered using direct observation, questionnaires, testing, and experimentation.

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Case Study

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This research method features small to large samples of people. Data is gathered using face-to-face interviews and questionnaires.

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Survey

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These are some things that changed for women during the world wars.

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Gender roles expanded and became more flexible. Postwar, they returned to stricter roles. Psychology of this time believed women who worked outside the home has 'penis envy'

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This time period has a lack of basic sexual knowledge. Frequent sex in marriage and any sex out of marriage was discouraged. Almost no STDs

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Communist Rule (1949)

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This area produced the earliest sex manuals. Under taoism, sexual activity was promoted for spiritual growth and harmony. The sexual connection of men and women was believed to join the opposing forces of yin & yang.

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Ancient China

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The belief system of this area is based on Mohammed. It's believed that sex should be enjoyed by both sexes. Women are viewed as more sexual (controlled by veils, segregation, and female circumcision)

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Islamic Middle East

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This term describes the act of putting a penis in a vagina.

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Sexual Intercourse

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Any sexual activity can be described with the word...

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Sex

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Sexual intelligence consists of...

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Understanding self. Having interpersonal sexual skills and integrity. Obtaining accurate scientific sexual knowledge. Having consideration of the cultural context of sexuality.

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This term describes someone who possesses ambiguous internal and external reproductive anatomy. They still have gonads that match chromosomal sex.

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Pseudo-Hermaphrodite

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This term describes someone who has ovarian and testicular tissues in the body. The condition is very rare and causes the person to be infertile. Genitals are a mix of males & females.

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True Hermaphrodite

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This is also known as seminal fluid. The sperm is 1% of this fluid.

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Semen

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This is where precut comes from. This secretes fluid before ejaculation. Lubrication fluid.

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Cowper's Gland

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This is where 29% of ejaculate comes from. This fluid reduces the acidity of the male uretha and female vaginal tract.

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The Prostate Gland

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This secretes 70% of seminal fluid. This fluid is needed for the sperm to survive to get to the egg.

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The Seminal Vesicle

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This is where sperm matures.

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The Epididymis

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This secretes male hormones and produces sperm.

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The Testes

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These two tubes located in the spermatic cord. This is the tube that carries sperm.

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The Vas Deferns

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This part of the scrotum pulls the sac closer to the body in cold temperatures.

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The Muscle Layer

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These are the two layers of the scrotum.

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Outerskin and Muscle Layer

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This is the sac or pouch with 2 chambers.

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The Scrotum

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This is the strip of skin that connects the glans to the shaft.

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The Frenulum

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This is the rim of the penile glans.

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The Corona (Crown)

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This forms the bulb at the base of the penis and extends up the shaft to form the glans.

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The Spongy Body

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These are the structures of the shaft that engorge with blood during sexual arousal.

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Cavernous Bodies

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the penis is made up of 3 cylinders. 2 ____ ____ and the _____ _____.

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2 Cavernous Bodies and Spongy Body

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This is the portion of the penis that extends internally into the pelvic cavity.

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The Root

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This is the length of the penis between the glans and body.

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The Shaft

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This is the smooth head of the penis.

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The Glans

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This is the skin that covers the head (glans) of the penis.

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The Foreskin

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This is where eggs (ova) are stored. You have up to 1 million ova at birth. 400 eggs mature in a lifetime.

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The Ovaries

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This extends from the uterus to the ovaries.

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The Fallopian Tubes

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This is pear shaped. 3 inches long and 2 inches wide until the fetus develops. Has 3 parts.

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The Uterus

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This is the back of the vagina and the small end of the uterus.

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The Cervix

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This is the female counterpart to the male prostate gland.

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The Grafenberg (G) Spot

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This area opens between the labia minor and extends into the body to the cervix and uterus. 3-5 inches long and has 3 parts.

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The Vaginal Canal

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This gland emits fluid during sexual arousal.

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Bartholin's Glands

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These are two bulbs that engorge with blood during sexual intercourse.

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Vestibular Bulbs

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This is plastic surgery on the labia major. It is the 3rd fastest growing cosmetic procedure in the US.

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Labiaplasty

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This is when doctors cut the perineum during labor.

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Episiotomy

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This is the skin between the introits and anus.

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The Perineum

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This is the fold of tissue that covers the introitus.

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The Hymen

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This is the opening of the vagina.

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The Vaginal Introitus

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The clitorial hood is also known as...

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The Prepuce

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This contains the clitoral hood.

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Labia Minora

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This is the outer lips of the vulva.

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Labia Majora

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This is the fatty tissue over the pubic bone and above the vulva. Also known as the "mound of love"

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Mons Veneris

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The external female sexual anatomy is also known as...

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the Vulva

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The initial onset of menstruation is also known as...

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Menarche