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24 Cards in this Set
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Sexual Anatomy
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Male and female are both similar in origin and function
Gonads (Male and Female) Male -Testes - they produce androgens and testerone Female -Ovaries - they produce estrogen and progesteron Germ Cells Male -Sperm Female -Ova, egg |
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Female sex organs
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External Organs (Vulva)
-Mons Pubis -Labia Majora and Minora -Clitoris -Urethra (Two different canals) -Vaginal Opening Internal Sex Organs Uterus Cervix Fallopian Tubes |
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Male Sex Organs
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Penis
-Urethra serves both as sexual and urinary device Scrotum -Trying to keep testes at 93.6F Tubules -Sperm is created Epidemis -Storage tank for sperm Vas Defrenes Prostate Gland -Supplys fluid and nourishment for the sperm -Cowpers Gland supplies just fluid Foreskin -60% of newborn babies are circumsized in the U.S 30% are worldwide |
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Hormones for Reproduction
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Influence development and function for reproductive system
Testes -Produce androgens and testerone Ovaries -Produce estrogen and progesteron Cortex of adrenal gland Pituitary Gland -Helps regulate hormones ni the body |
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Chromosome Rule
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At conception, from the egg and sperm there are 23 chromosomes
at the 23rd pair x + y = male x + x = female |
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Puberty in Females
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Physical Maturity starts with
Breasts -Starts 8 to 13, varies -Increase in growth as they mature Menstration -Timing will vary on ethnicity, genetics, and diet -Normal range for menstral cycle is 9-17 -Average is 12 1/2 -Obesity will make you have it earlier |
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4 Stages of Menstral Cycle
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A Menses
-Blood flow -Hormone levels are low -Lasts 1-5 days B Estrogenic Phase -Eggs begins to mature -Hormones will increase C Ovulation -Egg is released into uterus -Must fertilize now D Progestional Phase - Egg is ready -Development for fetus is ready |
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Sexual Functioning
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Stimulation from physical and psychological sources
Psychological -Memories -Emotions Men and women both respond the same way to arousal Vasocongestion -The genitals are engorged in blood |
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Sexual Response
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Four Phases
A. Excitement -Males and Females will now experience Vasocongestion B. Plateau C. Orgasmic Phase -Leads to ejaculation D. Resolution -Returning the body to normal -Men experience a refractory period that will rehabilitate the penis |
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Sexual Problems Female
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Vaginitis
-Inflammation, Irritation Endometreosis -Thickening of tissue in uterus -Lower abdominal pain -Treatment is medication or surgery Pelvic Inflammatory Disease -Uteran and ovarian infection -50 to 75% of cases of this come from STD's -Treat with antibiotics |
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Problems with Sexual organs (male)
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Prostatitis
-Fever -Chills -Pain in lower back or groin -Problems with urinating or ejaculation Testicular Cancer -Occurs in 20's or 30's -High cure rate if caught early |
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Sexual Dysfunctions
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Physcological reasons
-Inadequacy -Experienced Abuse, or Trauma -This is treatable, visit a sex therapist Medical Conditions In Men Erectile dysfunction Psychological problems for Women -Lack of desire -Failure to become aroused -Failure to orgasm -Discomfort |
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Sexual Behavior
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Orientation
-What you're interested in Surveys say 1-3% of population are homosexual -Many factors including genetics, biological, cultural, social and physiological |
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Expressing Sexuality
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Celibacy
-Based on religious beliefs, moral reasoning, and based on health Erotic Fantasies Foreplay -Enhance sexual experience Oral - Genital intercourse Practiced by 90% Men 88% Female Anal Intercourse Practiced by 10% of Heterosexuals 50% of homosexuals Sexual Intercourse |
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Problematic Sexual Behavior
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Sexual Coercion
-Forcing someone to submit to sexual desires, most extreme form is rape |
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Commercial Sex
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Pornography
-Hard to Regulate -Different beliefs -Very Acessabile Prostitution -Sexual services for money -Most customers are white, middle class, and married Concerns STD's |
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Healthy Sexuality
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Important in Adult Life
A Communicate (Is this a one night stand etc) B. Agreeable Activities -Based on Values, Preferences C. Privacy D. Contraception E. Safe Sex Practices F. Sober Sex |
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Understanding Fertality
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Conception
Monthly Eggs 3 to 4 travel days Uteran Wall thickens No fertilization leads to Menstruation Fraternal Twins -Two Eggs being fertilized Identical Twins -1 Egg splits -Complications may arise in twins -Often come early |
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Fertility Basics
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Millions of sperm are released
Only a few get through One is chosen 15% of couples are unable to have children |
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Infertility in Women
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Tube blockage
40% of women cannot ovulate -Endometreosis -Pelvic Inflamatorry Disease -Uterine Growths |
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Infertility in Men
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Low sperm count
Blockage Sperm motility (Lazy) Injury Infection High temperture in scrotum |
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Artifical Fertilization methods
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Donor Sperm
In vitro fertilization -Egg and Sperm in a dish Artificial Insemination -60% success rate Surrogate Moms -Birth a baby for you -Based on a contract usually -Very Expensive |
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Puberty in Males
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Enlargement of Testes
Pubic hair Grwoth of penis Rapid grwoth, first 2 years of puberty are most rapid, 6 years overall They are slower developing than females |
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Hormonal Changes as we age
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Menopause
-Menstral cycle ceases, no eggs Symptoms -Hot flashes In men testerone will decrease, sex drive will decrease, muscle mass decreases, and fat mass increases froom 35-50 -Men over 35 have lower sperm count -Men who reproduce over 40 will birth children with autism, schizophrenia, or down sydrome |
