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Female external sex
organ
Vulva TERM 2
Mons Veneris
DEFINITION 2 Fatty cushion resting over the front surface of the pubic bone Becomes covered in hair can be sensitive to stimulation TERM 3
Labia Majora
DEFINITION 3 Outer lips extend from the mons and meet at the perineum outer surface is covered with hair inner surface is hairless and contains oil glands fills with blood during sexual arousal TERM 4
Labia Minora
DEFINITION 4 two hairless skin folds between the labia majora and the vestibule look different from woman to woman form the hood of the clitoris TERM 5
Clitoris
DEFINITION 5 cylindrical shaped organ made of erectile tissue glans, shaft and the internal crura Lots of nerve endings highest concentration of nerve fibers in the body only organ whos purpose if for sexual pleasure
Clitorectomy
surgical removal of the clitoris. TERM 7
Vestibule
DEFINITION 7 name for the entire region between the labia minora contains: opening of the urethra and the vagina and the ducts of the Bartholin Glands TERM 8
Urethral Meatus
DEFINITION 8 Opening of the urethra located between the vagina and clitoris TERM 9
Introitus
DEFINITION 9 entrance of the vagina TERM 10
Hymen
DEFINITION 10 fold of tissue that covers the vagina at birth usually open in the center for menstrual flow can be broken by horseback riding or riding a bike
Grafenberg Spot (G Spot)
size of a dime in the lower third of the front part of the vagina debate between if this is a separate physiological entity , or a sensitive area of the vagina TERM 17
Uterus
DEFINITION 17 Thick walled muscular organ looks like an inverted pear source of menstrual fluid and site for the fetus to develop where implantation of the fertilized ovum takes place TERM 18
Perimetrium
DEFINITION 18 outer layer of the uterus made of thin tissue TERM 19
Myometrium
DEFINITION 19 middle layer of the uterus muscular layer contracts to expel menstrual fluid or a fetus TERM 20
Endometrium
DEFINITION 20 inner layer of the uterus responds to fluctuating hormonal levels by building up and shedding with the menstrual cycle
Cervix
lower portion of the uterus containing the opening or os. leading into the uterus during childbirth the cervix softens and the os dilates TERM 22
Fallopian Tubes
DEFINITION 22 Extend laterally from the side of the uterus once a month an ovum is swept into the fallopian tubes and is pushed through inner surface is covered by hairlike projections LOCATION FOR FERTILIZATION TERM 23
Infundibulum
DEFINITION 23 the trumpet shaped curve that the fallopian tubes create TERM 24
Fimbriae
DEFINITION 24 finger like projections at the end of the fallopian tubes accept ova when they are released sweeps an ovum into the fallopian tubes TERM 25
Ovaries
DEFINITION 25 2 almond shaped structures attached to either side of the uterus produce ova and MANUFACTURE HORMONES
Menstruation
monthly release of blood and tissue from uterine lin about every 28 days TERM 32
Follicular phase
DEFINITION 32 first phase in the menstrual cycle begins after menstruation follicles mature in the ovaries TERM 33
Ovulation Phase
DEFINITION 33 second phase in the menstrual cycle ovum is released 14th day TERM 34
Luteal Phase
DEFINITION 34 third phase of the menstrual cycle small gland called the corpus luteum forms on the ovary and secretes progesterone and estrogen, which increases the thickness of the endometrium TERM 35
Amenorrhea
DEFINITION 35 absence of menstruation
Primary Amenorrhea
when a woman never begins menstruation TERM 37
Secondary Amenorrhea
DEFINITION 37 when menstruation stops before menopause due to getting preggers, change in diet or exercise TERM 38
Menorrhagia
DEFINITION 38 abnormally heavy and prolonged menstrual period at regular intervals. TERM 39
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
DEFINITION 39 when a woman bleeds for long periods of time or intermittently though out her cycle TERM 40
Dysmenorrhea
DEFINITION 40 haracterized by severe uterine pain during menstruation.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
administration of hormones in the for of cream, pills.... ect found to not be a good idea in the long run TERM 47
Endometriosis
DEFINITION 47 occurs when endometrial cells migrate to places other than the uterus cause is still unknown TERM 48
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS)
DEFINITION 48 acute fast developing disease that can result in multi organ failure TERM 49
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
DEFINITION 49 approximately 7% of pre menopausal women get this causes cyst formation on the ovaries TERM 50
Uterine Fibroids
DEFINITION 50 hard tissue masses in the uterus affect 20-40% of women 35 and older more common in African American womes
Vulvodynia
chronic vulvar pain and soreness TERM 52
Douching
DEFINITION 52 don't be one and don't do it changes the pH levels in the vagina TERM 53
Brest Cancer
DEFINITION 53 most prevalent cancer in the world 1 in 7 American women get it Treatment: Radical mastectomy (removal of breast) lumpectomy (removal of tumor and some surrounding tissue) Radiation and Chemotherapy TERM 54
Uterine Cancer
DEFINITION 54 1 in 130 American women get this pap smears during pelvic exams test for this high cure rates because it is fairly easily detectable TERM 55
Endometrial Cancer
DEFINITION 55 cancer of the lining of the uterus
Glans Penis
made of the corona frenulum and meatus sensitive to stimulation TERM 62
Foreskin
DEFINITION 62 fold of skin that can cover all or part of the glans can be removed during circumcision TERM 63
Root (of the penis)
DEFINITION 63 attaches to internal pelvic muscles extends far into the body of the perineum TERM 64
Erection
DEFINITION 64 spinal reflex blood rushes to the corpora cavernosa ans corpus spongiosum TERM 65
Scrotum
DEFINITION 65 loose wrinkled pouch beneath the penis contains the testicles located on the outside of the body to keep the sperm at a lower temperature than the body
Cremaster
muscle that draws the testes closer to the body when it is cold TERM 67
Male Internal Sex
Organs
DEFINITION 67 Testes Ejaculatory Pathway TERM 68
Testes
DEFINITION 68 Egg shaped glands in the scrotum lefty generally hangs lower than righty produce sperm and testosterone TERM 69
Spermatogenesis
DEFINITION 69 production of sperm sperm is produced and stored in 300 microscopic tubes called SEMINIFEROUS TUBES TERM 70
Sertoli Cells
DEFINITION 70 nourish the spermatogonium
Vas Deferenes
carries sperm from testes to the urthra TERM 77
Seminal Vesicles
DEFINITION 77 glands adjacent to the ampulla that provide nutrition for the sperm and make up 60-70% of the volume of the ejaculate TERM 78
Ejacutlatory Duct
DEFINITION 78 where the vas deferens and the duct form the seminal vesicles merge straight tube that passes into the prostateq TERM 79
Prostate
DEFINITION 79 walnut sized gland that sits on top of the bladder secretes 25-30% of ejaculate higher pH to help compensate for vagina acidity TERM 80
Ejaculation
DEFINITION 80 first stage - stimulation build to a threshhold second stage - leads to contractions, expulsion of semen and orgasm after ejaculation - arteries supplying blood to the penis narrow and the penis goes limp
Ejaculate
about 1- 2 teaspoons (2-5 milliliters) 50-150 million sperm per milliliter TERM 82
Man Breast
DEFINITION 82 mostly muscle experience sexual pleasure from nipple stimulation TERM 83
Gynecomastia
DEFINITION 83 development of abnormally large mammary glands in males resulting in breast enlargement. TERM 84
Male Puberty
DEFINITION 84 during male early life testes do not produce sperm or testosterone around 10 the hormonal cycle begins testes increase in size testosterone increases spermatogenesis begins @ 12 but ejaculation of mature sperm isnt until 13- TERM 85
Andropause
DEFINITION 85 occurs in men in their 70's or 80's spermatogenesis decreases reduction in testosterone ejaculate becomes thinner
Inguinal Hernia
when the intestines push through the opening in the abdominal wall pushed down on the testicles and causes pain TERM 92
Hydrocele
DEFINITION 92 causes scrotal mass due to an excessive accumulation of fluid within the tissue surrounding the testicle TERM 93
Testicular Cancer
DEFINITION 93 most common cancer in men from 15-44 most curable form of cancer may affect future fertilit, but only for a little while TERM 94
Penile Cancer
DEFINITION 94 uncommon TERM 95
Prostate Cancer
DEFINITION 95 most common cause of cancer death in men over 50 80% of men with prostate cancer are 65 or older
Benign Prostate
Hypertrophy
an enlarged prostate natural occurrence becomes a problem when it block urine TERM 97
Roseto Effect
DEFINITION 97 term used to describe connections among people in a town (Roseto) town had a strong sense of community and loyalty to one another connections were shown to reduce stress and improve health TERM 98
Romantic Love
DEFINITION 98 also called passionate love blooms in the initial euphoria of new attachment to a sexual partner TERM 99
Compassionate or Conjugal Love
DEFINITION 99 romantic love must develope into this if a relationship is to continue involves feelings of affection, attachment and intimacy includes development of trust, loyalty, and willingness to sacrifice TERM 100
Colors of love
DEFINITION 100 JOHN ALAN LEE suggest that more forms of love exist than just romantic and compassionate love Came up with 6 basic ways to love lover with the same ways of loving will be happier
