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fallopian tube
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pathway through which eggs (ova) move through the uterus. fertilization takes place here
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ovary
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houses the egg, produces female sex hormone, starting point/birth of the egg
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uterus
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womb, small muscular pear shaped organ, lining thickens when egg is released
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If fertilization takes place, what happens?
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a zygote appears and buries itself into the walls of the uterus. if zygote does not appear than uterus sheds it's lining
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cervix
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neck of the uterus and the vagina
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vagina
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birth canal, passageway from uterus to outside world
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clitoris
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on the edge of reproductive system, nerve endings only needed for female sexual arousal
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vas deferens
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a tube extending from each epididymis and connects with urethra. sperm passes through here and mixes w/ other liquids to produce semen
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vasectomy
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vas deferens is snipped, sperm are cut off
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seminal vesicle
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fluid mixed with semen here and infuse semen with clear fluid that lubricates and allows it to travel more easily
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prostate gland
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releases a fluid in semen that is an alkaline solution that fights acidity in vaginal tract. 25% of semen volume
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cowper's gland
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releases pre-ejaculate or pre-cum
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penis
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external reproductive organ made of spongy tissue and blood vessels
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urethra
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tube through which semen and urine leave the body
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epididymis
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right on top of testicles, store sperm temporarily, waiting
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testicles
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2 small glands that produce sperm. located on outside of body to keeps sperm temp slightly lower than body temp
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how many sperm does a man produces when he ejaculates?
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200-500 million
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scrotum
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protective lining for the testicles outside of the body
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premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
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hormone release, causes moodiness, irritability right before menstrual period
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toxic shock syndrome (TSS)
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bacterial infection caused by using tampons and not changing them often enough
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vaginitis
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excessive bacterial secretion caused by mucus production, causes infections around the genitals, itching, burning
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yeast infection
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fungus present urine caused by not wiping enough, causes itching, mucus discharge
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sterility (female)
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inability to have kids, can be caused by STI, problem w/ fallopian tubes or with the ovary
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endometriosis
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swelling of endometrium (inner lining), infection, abdominal pain, vaginal discharge
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how to check for breast cancer
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leading cause of cancer among women, check for lump in breast
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ovarian cysts
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unusual growths outside the ovary
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how to check for cervical cancer
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pap smear
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how to check for uteran cancer
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scrape of tissue from lining of the uterus (60-75)
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how to check for ovarian cancer
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blood test called CA125
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Tope 3 ways to care against such diseases:
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1. cleanliness
2. early detection 3. self exam |
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sterility (male)
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unintentional, sperm production, not producing enough high quality sperm, causes: temperature exposure (too high) exposure to chemicals, mumps, problems with elements in semen
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prostate cancer
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leading cause of cancer in men. after age 50 generally fairly easy to treat. early prostate cancer require more urgent care
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cancer of the testes
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most likely between ages 15-34
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hyper ovulate
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when more than 1 egg is produced
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fraternal twins
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2 separate eggs
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identical twins
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1 egg separates into 2
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progesterone
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hormone that releases the egg
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how long is the life span of the egg?
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12-24 hours
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twins ratio
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2/3 fraternal, 1/3 identical
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end of 1st month
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heartbeat begins
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end of 2nd month
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spine and nervous system forming, heart/circulatory system are fully functioning
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end of 3rd month
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skin is evident
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end of 4th month
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baby can suck it's thumb and pee
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end of 5th month
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heartbeat can be heard (stethescope)
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end of 6th month
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fetal position changes, ready for birth, head first, can cry and kick
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end of 7th month
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hand can grip
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end of 8th month
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hair is growing, layer of fat is developing under the skin (in baby) in preparation for birth
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end of 9th month
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birth takes place
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How long does the average marriage last in the US?
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25 years
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what % of American will be married at least once by the age of 30?
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90%
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What is love?
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choosing the higher good for the other person
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the Pill
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works by blocking progesterone and the egg is not released
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Roe vs. Wade
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1973, supreme court ruling (7:2) for legalizing abortion in US up until point of viability
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when is viability considered?
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7 months
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worldwide, how many pregnancies end in abortion?
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1/3
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how many US adolescents account for all abortions?
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1/4
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in US, what percent of kids spend at least 1/2 their life w/out a father present
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50%
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how many times are young boys considered more criminally active w/out a father?
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3 times
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where are kids who grow up w/out a father more likely to live?
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below the poverty line
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What was the acommpaning case with Roe vs Wade?
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Doe vs. Bolton
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Who was Roe?
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Norma McCurvey
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Where is the Church's position on sex outlined?
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Humanae Vitae
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What does Humanae Vitae state?
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no to contraception, no to pre-marital sex, no to extra-marital sex
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Vaginitis (STI)
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bacterial
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pubic lice (STI)
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parasite, crabs
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Tricomoniasis (STI)
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parasite, only on women, 3 million in US
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Scabies (STI)
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parasite
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Gonorrhea (STI)
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bacteria, the Clap
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Genital Warts (STI)
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virus, most common in US
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Hepatitis (STI)
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virus
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Non-Gonococcal Urethritis, NGU (STI)
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bacteria
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AIDS (STI)
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virus, HIV-AIDS, 200 T-cell count, ~1million
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chlamydia (STI)
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bacterial
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genital herpes (STI)
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virus
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syphilis (STI)
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bacteria
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Why are male and female condoms not as effective as most ppl think?
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the can break
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what is the rhythm method?
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pulling out, coitus interruptus
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what fraction of high school students are sexually active?
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2/3
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what is the abortion pill called?
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RU-486
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what is Plan B?
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the morning after pill, no prescription needed
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how many Americans have an STI?
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1 in 5
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at what age are you most likely to catch an STI?
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under 25
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How many times are girls more likely to catch an STI than become pregnant?
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4 times
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