Reproductive System Terms and Definitions, Quizzes of School management&administration

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TERM 1 sexuality DEFINITION 1 all the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors associated with being male or female, experiencing attraction, being in love, and being in relationships that include sexual intimacy and activity TERM 2 vulva DEFINITION 2 collective term for the external female genitalia TERM 3 mons pubis DEFINITION 3 fatty tissue covering the public bone in females; in physically mature women, the mons is covered with coarse hair TERM 4 labia majora DEFINITION 4 "Outer Lips" or folds of tissue covering the female sexual organs TERM 5 labia minora DEFINITION 5 "inner lips"or folds of tissue just inside the labia majora TERM 6 clitoris DEFINITION 6 a pea-sized nodule of tissue located at the top of the labia minor centrla to sexual arousal in women TERM 7 urethral opening DEFINITION 7 the opening through which urine is expelled TERM 8 hymen DEFINITION 8 thin tissue covering the vaginal opening in some women TERM 9 perineum DEFINITION 9 tissue that forms the "floor" of the pelvic region in both men and women TERM 10 vagina DEFINITION 10 the passage in femles leadin gfrom the vulva into the uterus TERM 21 menarche DEFINITION 21 the first menstrual period TERM 22 ovarian follicles DEFINITION 22 areas within the ovary in which individual eggs develop TERM 23 graafian follicle DEFINITION 23 mature ovarian follicle that contains a fully developed ovum, or egg TERM 24 ovum DEFINITION 24 a single mature egg TERM 25 ovulation DEFINITION 25 the point of the menstrual cycle at which a mature egg ruptures through the ovarian wall TERM 26 Corpus luteum DEFINITION 26 a body of cells that forms form the remains of the graafian follicle following ovulation; it secretes estrogen and progesterone during the second half of the menstrual cycle TERM 27 premenstrual syndrome DEFINITION 27 Comprises the mood changes and physical symptoms that occur in some women during the 1 to 2 weeks prior to menstruation TERM 28 premenstrual dysphoric disorder DEFINITION 28 collective name for a group of negative symptoms similar to but more severe than PMS including severe mood disturbances. TERM 29 dysmenorrhea DEFINITION 29 condition of pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen just before or after menstruation TERM 30 menopause DEFINITION 30 the permanent cessation of menstruation, generally between the ages of 40 - 60 TERM 31 libido DEFINITION 31 sexual drive or desire TERM 32 hormone replacement therapy or menopausal hormone therapy DEFINITION 32 use of synthetic or animal estrogens and progesterone to compensate for decreases in estrogens in a woman's body during menopause TERM 33 penis DEFINITION 33 male sexual organ that releases sperm into the vagina TERM 34 ejaculation DEFINITION 34 the propulsion of semen from the penis TERM 35 scrotum DEFINITION 35 external sac of tissue that encloses the testes TERM 46 vasocongestion DEFINITION 46 the engorgement of the genital organs with blood TERM 47 sexual identity DEFINITION 47 recognition of oneself as a sexual being; a composite of biological sex characterisitics, gender identity, gender roles, and sexual orientation. TERM 48 intersex DEFINITION 48 general term for a variety of conditions in whicha person is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy that doesn't seem to fit the typical definitions of female and male TERM 49 gonads DEFINITION 49 the reproductive organs in a male (testes) or female (ovaries) that produce sperm (male, eggs(female), and sex hormones. TERM 50 puberty DEFINITION 50 the period of sexual maturation TERM 51 gender DEFINITION 51 the psychological condition of being feminine or masculine as defined by the society in which one lines TERM 52 socialization DEFINITION 52 process by which a society communicates behavioral expectations to its individual members TERM 53 gender roles DEFINITION 53 expressions of maleness or femaleness in everyday life TERM 54 gender-role stereotypes DEFINITION 54 generalizations concerning how men and women should express themselves and the characteristics each possesses TERM 55 androgny DEFINITION 55 high levels of traditional masculine and feminine traits in a single person TERM 56 gender identity DEFINITION 56 personal sense or awareness of being masculine or feminine, a male or a female TERM 57 transgendered DEFINITION 57 having a gender identity that does not match one's biological sex TERM 58 transsexual DEFINITION 58 a person who is psychologically of one sex but physically of the other TERM 59 sexual orientation DEFINITION 59 a person's enduring emotional, romantic, sexual, or affectionate attraction to other persons TERM 60 heterosexual DEFINITION 60 experiencing primary attraction to and preference for sexual activity with people of the opposite sex TERM 71 cunnilingus DEFINITION 71 oral stimulation of a women's genitals TERM 72 fellatio DEFINITION 72 oral stimulation of a man's genitals TERM 73 vaginal intercourse DEFINITION 73 the insertion of the penis into the vagina TERM 74 anal intercourse DEFINITION 74 the insertion of the penis into the anus TERM 75 variant sexual behavior DEFINITION 75 a sexual behavior that is not practiced by most people TERM 76 sexual dysfunction DEFINITION 76 problems associated with achieving sexual satisfaction TERM 77 inhibited sexual desire DEFINITION 77 lack of sexual appetite or simply a lack of interest and pleasure in sexual activity TERM 78 sexual aversion disorder DEFINITION 78 desire dysfunction characterized by sexual phobias and anxiety about sexual contact TERM 79 erectile dysfunction DEFINITION 79 difficulty in achieving or maintaining penile erection sufficient for intercourse TERM 80 premature ejaculation DEFINITION 80 ejaculation that occurs prior to or almost immediately following penile penetration of the vagina TERM 81 female orgasmic disorder DEFINITION 81 a woman's inability to achieve orgasm TERM 82 sexual performance anxiety DEFINITION 82 a condition of sexual difficulties caused by anticipating some sort of problem with the sex act TERM 83 dyspareunia DEFINITION 83 pain experienced by women during intercourse TERM 84 vaginismus DEFINITION 84 a state in which the vaginal muscles contract so forcefully that penetration cannot occur TERM 85 pornography DEFINITION 85 visual or literary depictions of sexual activity inteded to be sexually arousing TERM 96 spermicide DEFINITION 96 substance designed to kill sperm TERM 97 female condom DEFINITION 97 a single use polyurethane sheath for internal use during vaginal or anal intercourse to catch semen on ejaculation TERM 98 diaphragm DEFINITION 98 a latex, cup shaped device designed to cover the cervix and black access to the uterus should always be used with spermicide TERM 99 cervical cap DEFINITION 99 a small cup made of latex or silicone that is designed to fit snugly over the entire cervix TERM 100 toxic shock syndrome DEFINITION 100 a potentially life-threatening disease that occurs when specific bacterial toxins multiply and spread to the bloodstream most commonly through improper use of tampons diaphragms, or cervical caps TERM 101 today sponge DEFINITION 101 a contraceptive device, made of polyurethane foam and containing nonoxynol-9 that fits over the cervix that create a barrier against sperm TERM 102 oral contraceptives DEFINITION 102 pills containing synthetic hormones that prevent ovulation by regulating hormones TERM 103 Ortho Evra DEFINITION 103 a patch that releases hormones similar to those in oral contraceptives; each patch is worn for 1 week TERM 104 nuvaring DEFINITION 104 a soft flexible ring inserted into the vagina that releases hormones, preventing pregnancy TERM 105 depo-provera DEFINITION 105 an injectable method of birth control that lasts for three months TERM 106 intrauterine device DEFINITION 106 a device often T-shaped that is implanted in the uterus to prevent pregancy TERM 107 emergency contraceptive pills DEFINITION 107 Drugs taken within 3 days after unprotected intercourse to prevent fertilization or implantation TERM 108 withdrawal DEFINITION 108 a method of contraception that involves withdrawing the penis from the vagina before ejaculation also called coitus interruptus TERM 109 fertility awareness methods DEFINITION 109 several types of birth control that require alteration of sexual behavior rather than chemical or physical intervention in the reproductive process TERM 110 sterilization DEFINITION 110 permanent fertility control achieved through surgical procedures TERM 121 preconception care DEFINITION 121 medical care received prior to becoming pregnant that helps a woman assess and address potential maternal health issues TERM 122 human chorionic gonadotropin DEFINITION 122 hormone detectable in blood or urine samples of a mother within the first few weeks of pregnancy TERM 123 trimester DEFINITION 123 a 3 month segment of pregnancy; used to describe specific developmental changes that occur in the embryo or fetus TERM 124 embryo DEFINITION 124 the fertilized egg from conception until the end of two months development TERM 125 fetus DEFINITION 125 the word for a developing baby from the third month of pregnancy until birth TERM 126 placenta DEFINITION 126 the network of blood vessels connected to the umbilical cord that carries nutrients, oxygen, and wastes between the developing infant and the mother TERM 127 teratogenic DEFINITION 127 causing birth defects TERM 128 fetal alcohol syndrome DEFINITION 128 a collection of symptoms, including metnal retardation that appear in infants whose mother drank alcohol during pregnancy TERM 129 toxoplasmosis DEFINITION 129 a disease caused by an organism found in cat feces that , when contracted a pregnant woman, may result in still birth or an infant with mental retardation or birth defects TERM 130 down syndrome DEFINITION 130 a genetic disorder characterized by mental retardation and a variety of physical abnormalities TERM 131 ultrasonography DEFINITION 131 a common prenatal test that uses high frequency sound waves to create a visual image of the fetus TERM 132 chorionic villus sampling DEFINITION 132 a prenatal test that involves snipping tissue form the fetal sac to be analyzed for genetic defects TERM 133 triple marker screen DEFINITION 133 a maternal blood test that can be used to help identify fetuses with certain birth defects and genetic abnormalities TERM 134 amniocentesis DEFINITION 134 a medical test in which a small amount of fluid is drawn from the amniotic sac to test for down syndrome and other genetic diseases TERM 135 amniotic sac DEFINITION 135 the protective pouch surrounding the fetus