Human Sexuality For Chapter 4

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Vulva

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external genitals of the female, including the pubic hir, mons veris, labia majora, labia minora, cliterors, and urinary and vaginal openings

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mons veneris

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a triangular mound over the pubic boen above the vulva

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labia majora

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the outer libs of the vulva

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labia minora

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the inner libs of the vulva, one on each side of the vaginal opening

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prepuce

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the foreskin or fold of skin over the clitoris (clitoral hood)

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clitoris

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highly sensitive structure of the female external genitals, the only function of which is sexual pleasure

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shaft

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the length of the clitoris between the glans and the body

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glans

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the head of the clitoris, which is richly endowed with nerve endings

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crura

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the innermost tips of the cavernous bodies that connect to the pubic bones

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smegma

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cheesy substance of glandular secretions and skin cells that sometimes accumulates under the hood of the clitoris

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cavernous bodies

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the structures in the shaft of the clitoris that engorge with blood during sexual arousal

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vestibule

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the area of the vulva inside the labia minora

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urethra

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the tube through which urine passes from the bladder

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introitus

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the opening to the vagina

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hymen

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tissue that partially covers the vaginal opening

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perineum

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the area between the vagina and anus of the female and the scrotum and anus of the male

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vestibular bulbs

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two bulbs, one on each side of the vaginal opening, that engorge with blood during sexual arousal

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Bartholin's glands

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two small glands slightly inside the vginal opening that secrete a few drops of fluid during sexual arousal

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Kegel exercises

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serise of exercises that strenghten the muscles underlying the external female or male genitals

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vagina

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the stretchable canal in he female that opens at the vulva and extends about four inches into the pelvis

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mucosa

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collective term for the mucous membranes; moist tissue that lines certain body areas such as the penile urthra, vagina, and mouth

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rugae

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the folds of tissue in the vagina

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vasocongestion

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the engorgement of blood vessels in particular body parts in response to sexual arousal

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Grafenberg spot

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glads and ducts in the anterior wall of the vagina. Some women experience sexual pleasure, arousal, orgasm, and an ejaculation of fluids from stimulation of the Grafenberg spot

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Douching

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rinsing out the vagina with plain water or a variety of solutions. It is usually unnecessary for hygiene, and doucing too often can result in vaginal irritation

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Cervix

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the small end of the uterus, located at the back of the vagina

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Os

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the opening in the cervix that leads to the interior of the uterus

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speculum

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an instrument used to open the vaginal walls during a gynecological exam. it opens the walls of the vaginal canal

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uterus

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pear shaped organ inside the female pelvis, within which the fetus develops

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perimetrium

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the thin membrane covering the outside of the uterus

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myometrium

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the smooth muscle layer of the uterine wall

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endometrium

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the tissue that lines the inside of the uterine wall

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fallopian tubes

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two tubes, extending from the sides of the uterus, in which the egg and sperm travel

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fimbrise

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fringelike ends of the fallopian tubes, into which the released ovum enters

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Ectopic pregnancy

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a pregnancy that occurs when a fertilized ovum implants outside the uterus, moost commonly in a fallopian tube

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ovaries

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female gonads that produce ova and sex hormones

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ovulation

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the release of a mature ovum from the ovary

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menstruation

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the sloughing off of the built-up uternine lining that takes place of conception has not occured

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menarche

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the initial onset of menstrual periods in a young woman

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menstrual synchrony

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simultaneous menstrual cycles that sometimes occur among women who live in clse proximity

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Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

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a pituitary hormone secreted bya female during the secretory phase of the menstrual cycle. FSH stimulates the development of ovarian follicles. In males it stimulates sperm production

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Luteinizing hormone (LH)

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the hormone secreted byt the pituitary gland that stimulates ovulation in the female. In males it is called the interstitial cell hormone (ISCH) and stimulates production of androgens by the testes

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Corpus luteum

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a yellowish body that forms on the ovary at the site of the ruptured follicle and secretes progesterone

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PMS

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symptoms of physical discomfort and emotional irritability that occur 2 to 12 days before menstruation

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Prementrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

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premenstrual symptoms severe enough to significantly disrupt a woman's functioning

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dysmenorrhea

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pain or discomfort before or during menstruation

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prostaglandins

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hormones that induce uterine contractions

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endometriosis

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a condition in which uterine tissue grows of various parts of the abdominal cavity

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amenorrhea

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the absence of menstruation

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TSS

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disease that occurs most ocmmonly in mentstruating women and that can cause a person to go into shcok

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climacteric

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physioligical changes that occur during the transition period from fertility to infertility in both sexes

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perimenopause

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the time period before menopause when estrogen is decreasing

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menopause

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cessation of menstruation as a result of the aging process or surgical removal of the ovaries

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hormone therapy

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the use of supplemental hormones during and after menopause or following surgical removal of the ovaries

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vaginitis

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inflammation of the vaginal walls caused by a variety of vaginal infections

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pap smear

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screening test for cancer of the cervix

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hysterectomy

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surgical removal of the uterus

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oophorectomy

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surgical removal of the ovaries

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secondary sex characteristics

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the physical characteristics other than genitals that indicate sexual maturity, such as body hair, breasts, and a deepend voice

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mammary glands

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glands in the female breast that produce milk