Studied by 9 peoplewhere are sperm made
testes
scrotum
pouch of skin containing the testes
where do sperm mature
epididymus
vas deferens
passageway for sperm and connects the epididymus to the urethra
ejaculatory duct
controls ejaculation
seminal vesicles
produce and store liquid that is added to the sperm
prostate gland
produces a milky fluid that mixes with sperm cells
cowpers glands
produce a mucous substance into the urethra for lubrication and cleans
pre ejaculatory fluid
lubricates the urethra and contains some sperm
semen
fluid released during ejaculation that contains sperm
urethra
carries sperm and urine
circumcision
surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis
vulva
includes the labia majora, labia minora, and clitoris
urethra
tube that carries urine
hymen
a fold of mucous membrane which surrounds or partially covers the vaginal opening
endometrium
lining of uterus
cervix
the neck of uterus + site of cervical cancer
fallopian tubes
passageway for eggs to travel
zygote
fertilized ovum
ovaries
produces eggs and releases hormones
ovum
egg cell
ova
many egg cells
ovulation
process of releasing a mature ovum each month
menstrual cycle length
28 days
PMS
pre-menstrual syndrome refers to a variety of symptoms women experience before the menstrual period
menopause
when the menstrual cycle stops between 40-55 years of age
#2
vas deferens
#3
prostate gland
#5
urethra
#6
seminal vesicle
#7
ejaculatory duct
#8
cowpers gland
#9
rectum
#10
epididymus
#3
urethra
#10
cervix
#11
vagina
#12
rectum
menustration
days 1-7
cramps
days 1-4
BSE
days 8-9
ovulation
12-17
when pregnancy is likely
ovulation
PMS
days 21-27
sperm cells live for _ days
2 to 5
an ovum lives for up to _ day without being fertilized
1
locations for safe haven
hospital, emergency care center, police station, fire department
unacceptable locations
church or adoption agency
age limit to drop off baby
30 days
when to do BSE
one week after start of period
PID
pelvic inflammatory disease: infection of fallopian tubes or ovaries, caused by an STI and resulting in infertility
endometriosis
uterine tissue growing outside uterus and on other organs resulting in infertility
miscarriage
expulsion of fetus before 20th week of pregnancy
TSS
toxic shock syndrome: bacterial disease found in women who use tampons
prostate cancer
affects older men
testicular cancer
affects men 15-35 years of age
hernia
when part of an organ pushes through an opening of a membrane or muscle
natural family planning
avoid sex during fertile days
pill (oral contraceptive)
pull contains hormones that stops the release of eggs
withdrawal (not effective)
removing erect penis from vagina before releasing semen
STIs without a cure
HPV, HIV, HBV, Herpes, Syphilis
STIs that can be cured
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Scabies, Public Lice
HSV-1
Cold sores
HSV-2
Genital Herpes
HPV
Human Papillomavirus
HBV
Hepatitis B
HSV
Herpes Simplex Virus
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency virus
viral STIs
4 H's: HPV, HIV, HBV, Herpes
bacterial STIs
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis
parisitic STIs
Pubic Lice and Scabies
STIs with vaccines
HPV, Herpes, HBV, Gonorrhea
STIs without vaccines
HIV, Chlamydia, Syphilis, Pubic Lice, Scabies
STIs that can cause infertility
HIV, HBV, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea
STIs that can't cause infertility
HPV, Herpes, Syphilis, Pubic Lice, Scabies
what virus can progress to AIDS
HIV
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