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Sex Hormones and Reproductive Systems: Definitions and Development, Quizzes of Psychology of Sex

Definitions and information on various terms related to sex hormones, prenatal development of gonads, sexual hormones in males and females, pubertal changes, and methods of contraception. It covers topics such as testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, follicle stimulating hormone (fsh), lutenizing hormone (lh), releasing hormone, and sexual hormones in the female. It also discusses the role of these hormones in the development of the male and female reproductive systems.

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2011/2012

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Download Sex Hormones and Reproductive Systems: Definitions and Development and more Quizzes Psychology of Sex in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Sex Hormones DEFINITION 1 powerful chemicals manufactured by theEndocrineGlands and secreted directly into the bloodstream TERM 2 Important Hormones DEFINITION 2 testosteroneestrogenprogesterone TERM 3 Androperm DEFINITION 3 males carrying sperm TERM 4 Gynosperm DEFINITION 4 female carrying sperm TERM 5 Dr. Landrum Shettles DEFINITION 5 sperm cells come in two different shapes and sizes:androspermgynospermthe more the acidic the uteral vaginal is the more likely the gynosperm will fertilize the ovum TERM 6 prenatal development of gonads DEFINITION 6 7th week after conception, sex chromosomes direct gonads to differentiatetestes develop about the 7th weekovaries develop about the 11th week TERM 7 prenatal hormones of genitals DEFINITION 7 mullerian ducts turn into fallopian tubes, uterus and the upper part of the vaginawolffian ducts turn into the epididymus ducts, vas deferencs, and ejaculatory duct TERM 8 sexual hormones in the male DEFINITION 8 testosteronefollicle stimulating hormone (FSH)lutenizing hormone (LH)Gonadotropin- releasing hormone TERM 9 testosterone DEFINITION 9 masculinizing sex hormone TERM 10 follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) DEFINITION 10 controls sperm production TERM 21 sexual double standard DEFINITION 21 "stud"= male who has had many partners"slut"= female who has had many partners TERM 22 Will you be involved in childbirth? (both) DEFINITION 22 88% yes12% no TERM 23 Will you be involved in childbirth? (female) DEFINITION 23 86% yes14% no TERM 24 will you will be invlolved in childbirth? (male) DEFINITION 24 89% yes11% no TERM 25 First Trimester DEFINITION 25 increased breast swellingincreased urinationmorning sicknessvaginal dischargesincreased fatigue/ sleepiness TERM 26 Second Trimester DEFINITION 26 edema (water retention) in face, hands, ankles, feetcolostrum production at around 19th week= breast milk TERM 27 Third Trimester DEFINITION 27 uterus becomes hard and large, puts pressure on other organsfetus becomes more active (hiccups and somersaults)uterus tightens occasionally (braxton hicks contractions) TERM 28 Beginning of Labor DEFINITION 28 there may be a discharge of blood from the mucus plugin 10% of women, membranes containing amniotic fluid rupturemost women will not rupture amniotic sac until the end of the 1st stage of labor TERM 29 First Stage of Labor DEFINITION 29 contractions produce enfacement(thinning out) and dilation (opening)early- contractions spaced far apart (15-20 min) 45 secondslater- increased contractions closer together, and further dilation(5-8)Transistion= cervix becomes fully dilated, contractions are strongestfirst stage averages 12-15 hrs for 1st pregnancy and 8 hrs after that TERM 30 Second Stage of Labor (delivery) DEFINITION 30 babys head or other body part moves into vagina (crowning)episiotomy now performedbaby delivered, takes first breath of air, umbilical cord no longer needed TERM 31 Third Stage of Labor DEFINITION 31 the placenta detached from the walls of the uterus and the afterbirth expelledthe episiotomy and any other tears are sewn TERM 32 Childbirth (cesarean) DEFINITION 32 cervical dysfunctionsize and position of the fetusfemales anatomyvaginal track problemsumbilical cord prolapse- around the neckplacenta previa- placenta detaches from the uterus and covers the cervix TERM 33 Frequency of Cesareans DEFINITION 33 US= 30%Netherlands= 10%Norway= 12%England= 10% TERM 34 The pill: Monophasic DEFINITION 34 has same amount of estrogen and progestin in every pill throughout the cycle TERM 35 The Pill: Biphasic DEFINITION 35 start out the same and 11 days before they increase estrogen TERM 46 Chemical Contraception: IUD DEFINITION 46 Intra unterine device- inserted inside uterus- immobilized sperm that reach uterus- creates a mild inflammation which produces antibodies TERM 47 Spermicides DEFINITION 47 - Applicator pushes spermicide into vagina, near cervix- Consists of chemicals that kill sperm and a barrier that blocks entrance to cervix- high failure rate, when used as sole means of birth control TERM 48 Combination Barrier and Chemical Contraception DEFINITION 48 - Diaphragm- insertedinto vagina with spermicide and fitted over the cervix- Cervical Cap- fits more snugly over cervix, used with spermicidal jelly- Contraceptive Sponge TERM 49 Barrier Methods DEFINITION 49 male condomfemale condom TERM 50 Only latex codoms are recommended for prevention of pregnancy and STDs DEFINITION 50 TRUE TERM 51 Oil based lube are safe to used with latex codoms DEFINITION 51 FALSE TERM 52 Condoms can break if the tip of condom is not pinched DEFINITION 52 TRUE TERM 53 After sex the males should withdraw immediately holding on to the base of the condom DEFINITION 53 TRUE TERM 54 If washed carefully a condom can be used safely over and over DEFINITION 54 FALSE TERM 55 To be prepared its always a good idea to have a condom in your wallet DEFINITION 55 FALSE TERM 56 Condoms are like groceries have expiration dates DEFINITION 56 TRUE TERM 57 Other Birth Control Methods DEFINITION 57 Coitus Interruptus= withdraw, not recommendedFertility Awareness Methods= being aware when she's ovulatingMale and Female Sterilization TERM 58 New Advances Contraception DEFINITION 58 - Male birth control to influence LH and FSH- FEM Cap and Lea's Shield are vaginal devices, similar to diaphragm with hormones- reversible non- surgical sterilization involving injections of silicone into fallopian tubes and vas deferens TERM 59 Have you personally been involved in an abortion? DEFINITION 59 Yes: 3% No: 97% TERM 60 Have you known someone that has had an abortion? DEFINITION 60 Yes: 53% No: 47% TERM 71 Induced Labor DEFINITION 71 for later abortion TERM 72 Hysterotomy DEFINITION 72 later abortion 16-24 weekscesarian procedure TERM 73 Mifepristone (RU 486) DEFINITION 73 medical10 days within an expected but missed periodmost effective if pregnant less than 50 days50% use in France TERM 74 Egypt DEFINITION 74 abortions are illegal, unless life is in danger TERM 75 France DEFINITION 75 abortions are legal for any reasoncost covered by national health insurance TERM 76 England DEFINITION 76 abortion is legal but must have approval from at least 2 physicians TERM 77 Ireland DEFINITION 77 Illegal TERM 78 Japan DEFINITION 78 can have an abortion up to 22 weeks, unless mothers life is in danger can exceed thathave to have partners consent TERM 79 Latin America DEFINITION 79 abortion legal every where except Cuba and Barbados TERM 80 Poland DEFINITION 80 abortion is illegal TERM 81 Russia DEFINITION 81 highest rate in the worldA form of birth control TERM 82 Ratio for US DEFINITION 82 30% TERM 83 Ratio for Canada DEFINITION 83 15% TERM 84 Ratio for Australia DEFINITION 84 20% TERM 85 Ratio for Japan DEFINITION 85 27% TERM 96 Have you ever had a same sex sexual fantasy? DEFINITION 96 Yes: 32% No:68% TERM 97 Do you think that having sexual fantasies with a partner is okay? DEFINITION 97 Yes: 67% No: 33% TERM 98 Conception DEFINITION 98 the moment a sperm first fertilizes an ovum TERM 99 Sperm DEFINITION 99 produced in seminiferous tubules in testesinitially starts as spermatocyte with 46 chromosomes, X and Ysplit into two spermatids with 23 chromosomes TERM 100 Ova DEFINITION 100 larger than spermstarts with 46 chromosomes, then splits into two ova cells with 23 eachovum protected by zona pellucidasperm swarm and secrete syalurondase TERM 101 ectoderm DEFINITION 101 forms nervous system and skin TERM 102 endoderm DEFINITION 102 forms digestion and respiratory system TERM 103 mesoderm DEFINITION 103 forms muscles, skeletal connective tissue, reproductive and circulatory system TERM 104 placenta DEFINITION 104 tissue surrounding embryo, nurtures TERM 105 umbilical cord DEFINITION 105 forms during 5th week20 inches, attaches placenta to embryo TERM 106 amniotic fluid DEFINITION 106 maintains constant temperatures and cushioning TERM 107 Male fertility problems DEFINITION 107 low sperm countlow sperm motifitymalformed spermchronic diseasesupporting fluids TERM 108 Female fertility problems DEFINITION 108 irregular ovulationobstruction malformation of reproductive tractendometriosis: part of the uterine wall sloughs off and attaches to another part of the body, growing into a dangerous tumordecreasing hormone levels TERM 109 In Vitro Fertilization DEFINITION 109 artificial fertilizationconception in petri dish, implanted in uterus TERM 110 gamete intrafallopian transfer DEFINITION 110 artificial fertilizationconception inFallopiantubeinjects ova and sperm directly there
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