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external genitalia of males
penis
"bone" in penis that helps with an erection
baculum
sensitive tip of penis
glans
urethral opening
meatus
ridge that separates glans from penis
corona
clitoral hood
prepuce
removal of foreskin
circumcision
long part of penis
shaft
underside of penis
frenulum
hollow vessels that fills w/ blood during an erection (2)
corpora cavernosa, corpus spongiosum
corpora + urethra
root of penis
sac that holds testicles
scrotum
soft area behind penis and before anus
perineum
held in sac, produce sperm
testicles
help shift testicles up and down
spermatic cord
where sperm are actually created
seminiferous tubules
produce testosterone
leydigs cells
where sperm mature
epididymis
sperm travel through here from testicles to seminal vesicles
vas deferens
produce 70% of semen - sugary liquid
seminal vesicles
produce 30% of semen - alkaline fluid
prostate gland
where semen collects right before ejaculation
urethral bulb
produces pre-ejaculate
cowper's glands (bulbourethral glands)
amount of sperm per ejaculation
500 million
life span of sperm
48 hours outside of body
female genitalia
vulva
fatty tissue covering pubic bone
mons pubis (or mons veneris)
protects labia minora and vag opening
labia majora
protects vag opening
labia minora
highly sensitive structure, meant purely for pleasure
clitoris
clitoral hood
prepuce
head of clitoris
clitoral glans
stems of clitoris that extend alongside vagina
clitoral crura
removal of clitoris
clitoridectomy
area containing urethra and vagina
vestibule
vaginal opening
introitus
thin membrane covering introitus
hymen
area behind vag and before anus
perineum
muscular tube, where intercourse occurs
vagina
exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles
kegel exercises
two inches up vag toward front, slightly thicker area
g-spot
source of female ejaculation
skene's glands
__% of women experience female ejaculate
40
opening to uterus
cervix
where baby is held
uterus
three layers of uterus
endometrium (layer that is shed during menstruation)

myometrium (muscular layer)

perimetrium (layer that connects uterus to other structures)
removal of uterus
hysterectomy
produce eggs
ovaries
circular area around nipples
areolas
produce milk
mammary glands
milk travels through them to nipples
milk ducts
opening where milk comes out
nipples
three characteristics of sperm competition
penis shape, sex activity, sperm
Penis shape and sperm competition
penis length - gets sperm closer to uterus

penis width - better chance of sperm being released in vagina, coronal ridge acts as a squee-gee
sex activity and sperm competition
deeper thrusting, size and shape of sperm, size of testicles, amount of ejaculate, physically and chemically pushing other sperm out of way, faster arousal after threat
senses in sexual response
sight
- what is attractive, sexually appealing

hearing
- classically conditioned

touching
- erogenous zones

smell
- pheromones

taste
-? none really?
some reasons orgasms are healthy
strengthen immune system, pain relief, live longer, reduce risk of cancer, younger appearance, better sleep, greater intimacy, less heart disease
Sexual Response Cycle
excitement
plateau
orgasm
resolution
muscle tension
myotonia
engorgement of genital tissues with blood
vasocongestion
Two stages of male orgasm
emission - fluids gather up in urethral bulb

expulsion - expulsion of semen
women reach orgasm about __% of the time through intercourse only
30
First Month of Pregnancy : characteristics
most prone to miscarriage
morning sickness
Second Month of Pregnancy : characteristics
level of hCG high enough for urine test (weeks 6 - 12)
cravings, morning sickness
Third Month
end of fastest growing period, digestive issues, preeclampsia
environmental influences or agents that can damage the embryo or fetus
teratogens
Urine test tests for _____ in urine and can be done around weeks ___ - ___
hCG

6 - 12
Chorionic Villus Sampling possible after ___ weeks
11
pregnancy induced swelling and high BP
preeclampsia
fourth month
most enjoyable part of pregnancy begins, quickening, mucous membranes swell, quad screen or multiple marker test
first time fetus kicks and mother feels it
quickening - happens in fourth month
quad screen or multiple marker test
tests for chromosomal abnormalities
First Month of Pregnancy : characteristics
most prone to miscarriage
morning sickness
Second Month of Pregnancy : characteristics
level of hCG high enough for urine test (weeks 6 - 12)
cravings, morning sickness
Third Month
end of fastest growing period, digestive issues, preeclampsia
environmental influences or agents that can damage the embryo or fetus
teratogens
Urine test tests for _____ in urine and can be done around weeks ___ - ___
hCG

6 - 12
Chorionic Villus Sampling possible after ___ weeks
11
pregnancy induced swelling and high BP
preeclampsia
fourth month
most enjoyable part of pregnancy begins, quickening, mucous membranes swell, quad screen or multiple marker test
first time fetus kicks and mother feels it
quickening - happens in fourth month
quad screen or multiple marker test
tests for chromosomal abnormalities
fifth month
baby movement more obvious
sixth month
officially viable, brain growing rapidly, lungs formed, braxton hicks contractions may be apparent
fake contractions that act as practice for uterus
braxton hicks contractions
seventh month
laguno disappears, bone marrow makes red blood cells, fat accumulates, test for gestational diabetes
eigth month
same as seventh month, engagement
baby turns head downward
engagement
ninth month
vernix mostly gone, breasts produce colostrum
colostrum
immature breast milk
lightening
lowering of uterus into pelvic area, relieving pressure on lungs

occurs in the ninth month
signs of impending labor
dilation, effacement, loss of mucus plug, bloody show, water breaking
first stage of labor (three stages within this)
early labor - longest and least intense part, about 8 hours,

active labor - more intense contractions, in hospital, epidural administered now

transition - transition to second stage, most intense and shortest part
second stage of labor
baby pushed through birth canal, cervix dilated to 10 cm, crowning (widest part of head of baby is visible)
third stage of labor
placenta and fetal membranes are delivered

most dangerous time for mother