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external genitalia of males
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penis
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"bone" in penis that helps with an erection
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baculum
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sensitive tip of penis
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glans
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urethral opening
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meatus
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ridge that separates glans from penis
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corona
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clitoral hood
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prepuce
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removal of foreskin
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circumcision
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long part of penis
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shaft
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underside of penis
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frenulum
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hollow vessels that fills w/ blood during an erection (2)
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corpora cavernosa, corpus spongiosum
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corpora + urethra
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root of penis
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sac that holds testicles
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scrotum
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soft area behind penis and before anus
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perineum
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held in sac, produce sperm
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testicles
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help shift testicles up and down
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spermatic cord
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where sperm are actually created
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seminiferous tubules
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produce testosterone
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leydigs cells
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where sperm mature
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epididymis
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sperm travel through here from testicles to seminal vesicles
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vas deferens
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produce 70% of semen - sugary liquid
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seminal vesicles
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produce 30% of semen - alkaline fluid
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prostate gland
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where semen collects right before ejaculation
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urethral bulb
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produces pre-ejaculate
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cowper's glands (bulbourethral glands)
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amount of sperm per ejaculation
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500 million
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life span of sperm
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48 hours outside of body
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female genitalia
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vulva
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fatty tissue covering pubic bone
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mons pubis (or mons veneris)
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protects labia minora and vag opening
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labia majora
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protects vag opening
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labia minora
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highly sensitive structure, meant purely for pleasure
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clitoris
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clitoral hood
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prepuce
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head of clitoris
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clitoral glans
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stems of clitoris that extend alongside vagina
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clitoral crura
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removal of clitoris
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clitoridectomy
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area containing urethra and vagina
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vestibule
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vaginal opening
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introitus
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thin membrane covering introitus
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hymen
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area behind vag and before anus
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perineum
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muscular tube, where intercourse occurs
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vagina
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exercises to strengthen pelvic floor muscles
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kegel exercises
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two inches up vag toward front, slightly thicker area
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g-spot
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source of female ejaculation
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skene's glands
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__% of women experience female ejaculate
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40
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opening to uterus
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cervix
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where baby is held
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uterus
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three layers of uterus
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endometrium (layer that is shed during menstruation)
myometrium (muscular layer) perimetrium (layer that connects uterus to other structures) |
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removal of uterus
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hysterectomy
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produce eggs
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ovaries
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circular area around nipples
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areolas
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produce milk
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mammary glands
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milk travels through them to nipples
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milk ducts
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opening where milk comes out
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nipples
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three characteristics of sperm competition
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penis shape, sex activity, sperm
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Penis shape and sperm competition
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penis length - gets sperm closer to uterus
penis width - better chance of sperm being released in vagina, coronal ridge acts as a squee-gee |
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sex activity and sperm competition
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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
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senses in sexual response
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sight
- what is attractive, sexually appealing hearing - classically conditioned touching - erogenous zones smell - pheromones taste -? none really? |
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some reasons orgasms are healthy
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strengthen immune system, pain relief, live longer, reduce risk of cancer, younger appearance, better sleep, greater intimacy, less heart disease
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Sexual Response Cycle
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excitement
plateau orgasm resolution |
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muscle tension
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myotonia
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engorgement of genital tissues with blood
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vasocongestion
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Two stages of male orgasm
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emission - fluids gather up in urethral bulb
expulsion - expulsion of semen |
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women reach orgasm about __% of the time through intercourse only
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30
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First Month of Pregnancy : characteristics
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most prone to miscarriage
morning sickness |
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Second Month of Pregnancy : characteristics
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level of hCG high enough for urine test (weeks 6 - 12)
cravings, morning sickness |
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Third Month
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end of fastest growing period, digestive issues, preeclampsia
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environmental influences or agents that can damage the embryo or fetus
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teratogens
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Urine test tests for _____ in urine and can be done around weeks ___ - ___
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hCG
6 - 12 |
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Chorionic Villus Sampling possible after ___ weeks
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11
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pregnancy induced swelling and high BP
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preeclampsia
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fourth month
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most enjoyable part of pregnancy begins, quickening, mucous membranes swell, quad screen or multiple marker test
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first time fetus kicks and mother feels it
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quickening - happens in fourth month
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quad screen or multiple marker test
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tests for chromosomal abnormalities
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First Month of Pregnancy : characteristics
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most prone to miscarriage
morning sickness |
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Second Month of Pregnancy : characteristics
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level of hCG high enough for urine test (weeks 6 - 12)
cravings, morning sickness |
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Third Month
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end of fastest growing period, digestive issues, preeclampsia
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environmental influences or agents that can damage the embryo or fetus
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teratogens
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Urine test tests for _____ in urine and can be done around weeks ___ - ___
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hCG
6 - 12 |
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Chorionic Villus Sampling possible after ___ weeks
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11
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pregnancy induced swelling and high BP
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preeclampsia
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fourth month
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most enjoyable part of pregnancy begins, quickening, mucous membranes swell, quad screen or multiple marker test
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first time fetus kicks and mother feels it
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quickening - happens in fourth month
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quad screen or multiple marker test
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tests for chromosomal abnormalities
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fifth month
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baby movement more obvious
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sixth month
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officially viable, brain growing rapidly, lungs formed, braxton hicks contractions may be apparent
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fake contractions that act as practice for uterus
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braxton hicks contractions
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seventh month
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laguno disappears, bone marrow makes red blood cells, fat accumulates, test for gestational diabetes
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eigth month
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same as seventh month, engagement
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baby turns head downward
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engagement
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ninth month
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vernix mostly gone, breasts produce colostrum
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colostrum
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immature breast milk
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lightening
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lowering of uterus into pelvic area, relieving pressure on lungs
occurs in the ninth month |
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signs of impending labor
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dilation, effacement, loss of mucus plug, bloody show, water breaking
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first stage of labor (three stages within this)
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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 |
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second stage of labor
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baby pushed through birth canal, cervix dilated to 10 cm, crowning (widest part of head of baby is visible)
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third stage of labor
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placenta and fetal membranes are delivered
most dangerous time for mother |