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125 Cards in this Set
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primordial follicles
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An undeveloped primary oocyte with its surrounding granulosa cells.
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pregnancy tests depend on detection of ___ in a woman's blood or urine
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hCG--human chlorionic gonadtropin
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T or F a newborn girl's ovaries contain all the egg cells she will ever possess?
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T or F
tottoos, piercinbgs, plastic surgery, clothing, mentrual taboos, and female circumcision are all examples of the concept of "embodiment" |
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mestrual blood comes fromt he linking of the ____ layer of the uterus
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endometrial
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another word for foreskin
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prepuce
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milk secreting cells of the breast are contractile cells called
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myoepithelial cells
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the ____, ____, and ____ structures undergo intense contractions during orgasm
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anal sphincter, oviducts, pelvic floor muscles
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the various components of semen are mixed in the urethra and coagulated, loaded separately into the seminal vesicles and coagulated, or loaded separately into the urethra and prevented from coagulating until after ejaculation
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loaded separately into the urethra and prevented from coagulating until after ejaculation
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what is the menstration situation with most mammals
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the endometrium is reasbsorbed
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another word for foreskin
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prepuce
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milk secreting cells of the breast are contractile cells called
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myoepithelial cells
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the ____, ____, and ____ structures undergo intense contractions during orgasm
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anal sphincter, oviducts, pelvic floor muscles
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the various components of semen are mixed in the urethra and coagulated, loaded separately into the seminal vesicles and coagulated, or loaded separately into the urethra and prevented from coagulating until after ejaculation
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loaded separately into the urethra and prevented from coagulating until after ejaculation
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what is the menstration situation with most mammals
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the endometrium is reasbsorbed
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zygote
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a cell formed by the fusion of gametes: a fertilized ovum
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estrus
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the restricted period within the ovarian cycle when females of some species are sexually receptive "heat"
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gamete
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a specialized, usually haploid germ cell that fuses with another to form a new organism
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gene
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stretch of DNA that is transcribed as a unit; a unit of inheretence
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genome
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an organism's entire complement of DNA, including all its genes. in some viruses, like HIV, the genome is composed of RNA
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inclusive fitness
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the likelihood that an individual's genes will be represented in future generations, both in direct descendants and in the descendants of close relatives
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intromission
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the insertion of the penis into he vagina--whether or not ejaculation occurs
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lek
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an area used for communal display by males and mate choice by females, especially among some species of birds
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meiosis
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a pair of cell divisions that produces haploid gametes.
featuring an exchange of genetic material btwn homologous chromosomes and the reduction of chromosome number from diploid to haploid. |
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mitosis
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cell division in which the chromosome number is preserved
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difference btwn meiosis and mitosis
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mitosis produces diploid cells and meiosis produces haploid cells
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pair bond
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a durable sexual relationship btwn two individuals
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parthenogenesis
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asexual reproduction from an unfertilized ovum "virgin birth"
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polymorphism
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a common genetic variation btwn individuals
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proceptive behavior
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behavior by females that may elicit sexual advances by males
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red queen hypothesis
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the idea that sexual reproduction is advantageous b/c it helps defend organisms against parasites
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SRY
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sex determining region of the y chromosome--a gene located on the Y chromosome that usually causes the embryo to develop as a male
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XY is a
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M
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XX is a
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female
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zygote
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a cell formed by the fusion of gametes: a fertilized ovum
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anatomist
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researcher who studies the structure of the body
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endocrinologist
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researcher who studies hormones or chemical messengers
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endocrinology
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study of glands and hormones
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fellatio
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penis+mouth
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gender
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collection of psychological traits that differ btwn the sexes
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gender identity
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a person's subjective sense of being male or female
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sex surrogate
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a person who engages in sexual interactions with clients as a component of sex therapy
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transexual
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a person who identifies with tthe opposite sex and who usually seeks to transition to the other sex by menas of hormone treatment and sex reassignment surgery
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transgender
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person who identifies with the other sex
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bulbospongiosus muscle
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muscle that attaches to the base of the penis or clit and assists with erection and in men, ejaculation. in women the internal portion of the muscle surrounds the introitus.
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zygote
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a cell formed by the fusion of gametes: a fertilized ovum
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estrus
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the restricted period within the ovarian cycle when females of some species are sexually receptive "heat"
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gamete
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a specialized, usually haploid germ cell that fuses with another to form a new organism
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gene
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stretch of DNA that is transcribed as a unit; a unit of inheretence
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genome
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an organism's entire complement of DNA, including all its genes. in some viruses, like HIV, the genome is composed of RNA
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inclusive fitness
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the likelihood that an individual's genes will be represented in future generations, both in direct descendants and in the descendants of close relatives
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intromission
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the insertion of the penis into he vagina--whether or not ejaculation occurs
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lek
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an area used for communal display by males and mate choice by females, especially among some species of birds
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meiosis
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a pair of cell divisions that produces haploid gametes.
featuring an exchange of genetic material btwn homologous chromosomes and the reduction of chromosome number from diploid to haploid. |
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mitosis
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cell division in which the chromosome number is preserved
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difference btwn meiosis and mitosis
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mitosis produces diploid cells and meiosis produces haploid cells
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pair bond
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a durable sexual relationship btwn two individuals
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parthenogenesis
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asexual reproduction from an unfertilized ovum "virgin birth"
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polymorphism
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a common genetic variation btwn individuals
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proceptive behavior
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behavior by females that may elicit sexual advances by males
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antrum
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a cavity as it forms in an ovarian follicle as it matures
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oviduct
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either of two bilateral tubes that lead from the uterus toward the ovaries; the usual site of fertilization. aka fallopian tube.
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bulbospongiosus muscle
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muscle that attaches to base of penis or clit and assists with erection and ejaculation. in women, the internal portion of the muscle surrounds the introitus
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introitus
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entrance to the vagina
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cervix
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the lowermost, narrow portion of the uterus that connects with the vagina
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colposcopy
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the examination of the cervix with operating microscope
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corpus cavernosum
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either of 2 elongated erectile structures within the penis or clit which also extend backward into the pelvic floor
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corpus spongiosum
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the single midline erectile structure. in both sexes it fills the glans. in males it extends backward along the udnerside of the penis, surround the urethra.
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crus
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internal extension of a corpus cavernosum of clit or penis
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lobule
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a small subdivision of an organ, such as the breast
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mammary glands
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the milk producing glands within the breast
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external os
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the opening in the cervix that connects the lumen of the vagina with the cervical canal
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fibroid
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a benign tumor arising from smooth muscle cells of the uterus
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granulosa cells
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cells within an ovarian follicle that support the oocyte and secrete sex steroids
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infibulation
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the most invasive form of female circumcision, includes clitoreidectomy plus the sewing together of the labia majora over the vestibule. aka pharaonic circumcision
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mammary glands
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the milk producing glands within the breast
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external os
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the opening in the cervix that connects the lumen of the vagina with the cervical canal
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fibroid
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a benign tumor arising from smooth muscle cells of the uterus
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granulosa cells
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cells within an ovarian follicle that support the oocyte and secrete sex steroids
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infibulation
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the most invasive form of female circumcision, includes clitoreidectomy plus the sewing together of the labia majora over the vestibule. aka pharaonic circumcision
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striated muscle
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muscular tissue with micrscopic
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ovum
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a mature female gamete, prior to or immediately after fertilization. usually taken to include its surrounding zona pellucida and cumulus cells.
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gamete
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a specialized, usually haploid germ cell that fuses with another to form a new organism
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polymastia
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the condition of possessing more than two human breasts; supernumerary breasts.
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polythelia
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condition of possessing more than two nipples
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prolapse
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the slipping out of place of an organ, such as the uterus
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rectum
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the final, straight portion of the large bowel. it connects tot he exterior via the anus.
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secondary sexual characteristics
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anatomical characteristics: breasts, facial hair...differ btwn sexes, but aren't used to define and individual's sex.
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sphincter
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a circular muscle around an orifice whose contraction closes the orifice
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sunnah
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female circumcision limited to incision or removal of the clitoral hood
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tehcal celss
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cells located on the periphery of an ovarian follicle that synthesize sex steroids
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what is the reaction to transvestite beauty contests in the phillipines
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they are popular and considered an appropriate activity for family affairs attended by both sexes and all ages
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T or F
in trad. polynesia, a preference for same sex ntimacy was considered a necessary and sufficient criterion for gender liminal status, as in the mahu role |
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girls who masturbate the most and who feel the best about sex tend to have their first intercourse at an earlier age than girls who do not masturbate and who do not feel good about sex |
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once a sperm penetrates an ovum, the enzymes released from the ovum do what?
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make it impossible for additional sperm to enter
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mons veneris
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the frontmost component of the vulva: a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic symphysis
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endometriosis
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the growth of endometrial tissue at abnormal locations
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where does fertilization occur?
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in the oviducts
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ovaries produce ___ and ___ hormones
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ova and sex
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oxytocin
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a peptide hormone secreted from the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland
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is the PH of the vagina acidic or basic and why?
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acidic--due to the presence of lactobacill, a bacteria that converts sugars to lactic acid
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the ____ is under conscious control while the ____ is under autonomic control
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external anal sphincter...internal anal sphincetr
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acrosome
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a structure at the front of a sperm that contains enzymes and receptors required for penetration of the zona pellucida of an ovum
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balanitis
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inflamation fothe glans o the penis
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seminal emission
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the loading o the constituents of semen into the posterior urethra immediately before ejaculation
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orchitis
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inflammation of a testicle
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seminiferous tubules
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convoluted microscopic tubes within the testis; the site of spermatogenesis
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pons
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region of the brain above the medulla
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phimosis
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inability to retract the foreskin
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the scrotom maintains a _______ than body temperature for the testicles using muscular and vascular mechanisms.
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lower
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the testis contains seminiferous tubules, in which ______ happens.
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spermogenesis
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sertoli cells
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nurture the devleoping sperm and secrete peptide hormones
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vas deferens
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stores sperm and transports to urethra
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sperm constitute _ percent of the volume of the ejaculate
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1
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the ____ and ___ produce the seminal plasma
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seminal vesicles and prostate gland
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T or F and why
the erection is controlled fully by activity in the sympathetic nervous system |
no, controlled by balance of sympathetic and parasympathetic
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refractory period occurs
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for men after orgasm when they are unarousable
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sex steroids can be divided into three groups
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progestins, estrogens, and androgens
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prostaglandins are
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lipid hormones that help prepare the uterus and cervix for child birth
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phases of menstual phase and what they mean, and their hormone cycle
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menstrual progesterone and estrogen levels are low, allowing endometrium to be shed as menstrual flow
folicular-LH and FSH promote development of follicles, which secrete estrogen. ovulation. luteal-the remains of the dominant follicle are transformed into a corpus luteum, which secretes progesterone and estrogens. preogesterone causes the endometrium to thicken, preparing for implantation of a conceptus. |
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women's interest in sex tends to peak in which stage and what's the hormonal state
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late follicular phase, when testosterone levels are high
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dysmenorrhea
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painful menstural periods
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fertilized ovum begins a series of cell divisions, becoming a ____
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conceptus
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at the ____ stage, when the conceptus has developed a central cavity, it implants in the wall o the uterus
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blastocyst
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when the conceptus implants iteslef in the wall of the uterus, it secretes ___ to prevent regression of the maternal corpus luteum
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human chorionic gonadotrophin
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