Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System: Terms and Definitions, Quizzes of Psychology of Sex

Download Anatomy and Physiology of the Female Reproductive System: Terms and Definitions and more Quizzes Psychology of Sex in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 External Genetalia DEFINITION 1 The sexual structures on the outside ofl the body, the vulva in females. TERM 2 Vagina DEFINITION 2 A muscular tube extending 3 to 4 inches (8 cm to 10 cm) from the vestibule to the uterine cervix. TERM 3 Vulva DEFINITION 3 The female external genitalia TERM 4 Mons Veneris(mons) DEFINITION 4 The frontmost component of the vulva, mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic bone. is a pad of fatty tissue covered by skin and pubic hair serve as a cushion for the woman's pubic area during sex TERM 5 Pubic Hair DEFINITION 5 Hair that appears on portions of the external genitalia in both sexes at puberty Hair help vaporize odors, these odors may act as pheromones TERM 6 Labia Majora DEFINITION 6 Outer lips, are two folds of skin that .down from the mons on either side of the vulva Skin is darker than elsewhere TERM 7 Labia Minora DEFINITION 7 Inner lips are two thin folds of hairless skin that lie between the labia majora. The labia minora meets at the front forming the CLITORAL HOOD. The left and right labia minora touch each other in the midline and enclose space forming VESTIBULE Amply supplied w glands, blood vessels, and nerve endings are erotically sensitive TERM 8 Clitoral Hood DEFINITION 8 The loose fold of skin that covers the clitoris TERM 9 Vestibule DEFINITION 9 The potential space between the left and right labia minora TERM 10 Vasocongestion DEFINITION 10 During sexual arousal the labia minora swell and darken due to the pooling of blood within them TERM 21 Hymen DEFINITION 21 A membrane, usually perforated or incomplete, that covers the opening of the vagina. It may be ruptured by first coitus or for other reasons Annular Hymen: Most common, has a round central opening that is large enough for menstrual flow and insertion of tempon, but not enough for coitus Septate hymen-opening might be separated by band of tissue Cribriform hymen-several bands that leave numerous small openings Parous - wide open, women who at least have one child. TERM 22 Perineum DEFINITION 22 The region of skin between the anus and the scrotum or vulva. TERM 23 Pelvic floor muscles DEFINITION 23 A muscular sling that underlies and supports the pelvic organs TERM 24 Reproductive tract DEFINITION 24 The internal anatomical structures in either sex that form the pathway taken by sperm or ova TERM 25 Coitus DEFINITION 25 Penetration of the vagian by the penis TERM 26 Sexual intercourse DEFINITION 26 Sexual contact, usually understood to involve coitus TERM 27 Birth canal DEFINITION 27 The canal formed by the uterus,cervix, and vagina, through which the fetus passes during child birth. TERM 28 Mucosa DEFINITION 28 A surface layer of cells that is lubricated by the secretions of mucous glands. TERM 29 Candidiasis DEFINITION 29 A fungal infection of the vagina or other structure. Commonly called a yeast infection TERM 30 douche DEFINITION 30 To rince the vagina with a liquid the liquid so used TERM 31 Bacterial Vaginosis DEFINITION 31 A condition in which the normal microorganisms of the vagina are replaced by anaerobic bacteria, causing discomfort and a foul smelling discharge. TERM 32 Lubrication DEFINITION 32 The natural appearnace of slippery secretions in the vagina during sexual arousal, or the use of artificial lubricants to facilitate sexual activity. TERM 33 Grafenberg spot(G-spot) DEFINITION 33 A controversial area of increased erotic sensitivity on or under the front wall of the vagina TERM 34 Anus DEFINITION 34 The exit of the gastrointestrinal tract TERM 35 Sphincter DEFINITION 35 A circular muscle around an orifice the contraction of which closes the orifice TERM 46 Ovary DEFINITION 46 The organ that produces ova and secretes sex steroids TERM 47 Gonad DEFINITION 47 An organ that produces gametes (sperm or ova) TERM 48 Follicle DEFINITION 48 An oocyte with its supporting cells within the ovary TERM 49 Oocyte DEFINITION 49 A cell capable of developing into an ovum TERM 50 Ovum DEFINITION 50 A mature female gamete, prior to or immediately after fertilization TERM 51 Ovulation DEFINITION 51 Release of an ovum from the ovary TERM 52 Endocrine system DEFINITION 52 The system of glands that secret hormones TERM 53 Sex Steroids DEFINITION 53 Any of the steroid hormones that are active in sexual and reproductive physiology, including androgens, estrogens, and progestins TERM 54 Estrogen DEFINITION 54 Produced in Gonads Main target: widesperead in body and brain Main hormonal actions: Feminizes body at puberty menstrual cycle increase density of bone, feed back inhibition of gonadotropins, maintain libido TERM 55 Testostrone DEFINITION 55 produced: Gonads adrenal cortex Main target: Widespread in body and brain Main hormonal actions: Masculinizes body and brain during fetal development and puberty anabolic effects, maintains libido, feedback inhibition of gonadotropins TERM 56 Progesterone DEFINITION 56 Produced in Ovary (corpus luteum), placenta Main target: Uterus Main hormonal actions: contributes to menstrual cycle; maintains pregnancy TERM 57 Sex Steroids types DEFINITION 57 Testosterone Estrogens Progesterone TERM 58 Releasing hormones DEFINITION 58 gonadotropins (GNRH) oxytocin luteinizing hormone (LH) Follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH) TERM 59 Gonadotropin releasing hormone(GNRH) DEFINITION 59 produced :Hypothalamus Main target: Anterior lobe of pituitary glan Actions: causes release of gonadotropins, FSH+LH TERM 60 Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) DEFINITION 60 Produced: Anterior lobe of pituitary gland Target: Gonads Actions: stimulates spermatogenesis, stimulates maturation of ovarian follicle