Anatomical Terms and Functions of Female and Male Genitalia and Reproductive Systems - Pro, Study notes of Psychology of Sex

Download Anatomical Terms and Functions of Female and Male Genitalia and Reproductive Systems - Pro and more Study notes Psychology of Sex in PDF only on Docsity! When referring to their genitals or breasts, many people feel more comfortable using slang terms than the correct anatomical names. The use of sexual slang often reflects ambivalent feelings about sex and may lead to misinformation. Women’s genitalia are collectively know as the (1) vulva. This includes the (2) mon veneris, (3) labia majoria, (4) labia minora, (5) clitoris, (6) vaginal opening, and (7) urethral opening. The (8) mons veneris and (9) labia majora become covered with hair at puberty. The (10) clitoris has no known function other than to focus pleasurable sensations. It is most similar in structure to a man’s (11) penis. The (12) labia minora meet at the top to form to clitoral hood. The area between the labia minora is call the (13) vestibular area. Sexually inexperienced women have a thin membrane, called the (14) hymen, that partially covers the vaginal opening. A woman’s breats are not part of her reproductive anatomy, but in cultures where men consider them to be erotic, they are part of her sexual anatomy. One in (15) 8 women will get breast cancer sometime in their lifetimes. A woman’s internal reproductive system includes the (16) vagina, (17) uterus, (18) Fallopian tubes, and (19) ovaries. The (20) vagina is the depository for sperm, the birth canal, and the exit route for menstrual fluids. It is a self-cleansing organ, and its odor is generally not offensive. The walls of the inner two thirds of the (21) vagina are relatively insensitive to touch, but about 10% of all women have an area of heightened sensitivity on the front wall call the (22) Grafenberg spot. When a mature ovum (egg) is released from an (23) ovary, it is picked up by a (24) fimbria, which then transports it to the (25) Fallopian tube. If fertilized by a sperm, the egg usually implants in the (26) endometrium of the uterus. Women should have an annual pelvic exam and Pap smear to test for (27) cervical cancer. Men’s external anatomy consists of the penis and the (28) scrotum, which contains the (29) testicles. Erection of the penis occurs when the two (30) corpora cavernosa and the (31) corpus spongiosum become engorged with blood. The rounded end of the penis, called the (32) glans is covered by the (33) foreskin unless this excess skin has been surgically removed in an operation called (34) circumcision. The American Academy of Pediatrics opposes routine circumcision of newborns. Men’s internal reproductive system includes the (35) testicles, which produce sperm and the male hormone (36) testosterone, and a four-part duct system (starting from the testicles) consisting of the (37) epididymis, (38) vas deferens, (39) ejaculatory ducts and (40) urethra, which transports sperm out of the body. During an ejaculation, sperm are mixed with fluids from the (41) seminal vesicles and (42) prostrate gland to form (43) seminal fluid. A small amount of fluid is released by the (44) before a man reaches orgasm. Cancer of the (45) testicles is the most common type of cancer in men aged 20 to 35. The most common cancer (other than skin cancer) among all men in the US is cancer of the (46) prostrate. True/False 47) The testicles in adult men normally produce millions of new sperm every day. True 48) It is normal for one testicle to hang lower in the scrotum than the other. True 49) Sperm can only be produced in an environment that is several degrees lower than normal body temperature. True 50) Most doctors routinely check for sexually transmitted infections when they perform pelvic exams. False 51) Most women have a G spot. False 52) The American Cancer Society advises that women should have mammograms starting at age 40. True 53) The ovaries produce hundreds of new eggs every month during a woman’s reproductive years. False 54) The American Academy of Pediatrics presently favors the routine circumcision of boys for health reasons. False 55) The use of feminine hygiene sprays and douches is a recommended part of normal feminine hygiene. False 56) There is no direct physical pathway between the ovaries and the Fallopian tubes. T 57) The labia majora are hairless and meet at the top to form the clitoral hood. False 58) Deep, pleasurable vaginal sensations during intercourse are due to sensitive vaginal walls. False 59) Erections in men are due in part to a bone that protrudes into the penis. False 60) The hymen is a good indicator of whether or not a woman has had sexual intercourse. False 61) A women’s sexual responsiveness is related to breast size. False Matching 62) Hypothalamus: the area of the brain important for sexual functioning 63) Areola: the darkened area around the nipple 64) Mons veneris: soft layer of fatty tissue overlaying the pubic bone 65) Perineum: hairless area of skin between vaginal opening and the anus 66) Introitus: the term used to refer to the vaginal opening 67) corpora cavernosa: two spongy cylinders in the penis 68) bulbocavernosus muscle: ring of sphincter muscles that surround the vaginal opening and root of the penis 69) Corona: raised ridge where the glans and shaft of the penis meet 70) Fimbria: tiny finger-like endings of the fallopian tubes 71) Glans: smooth rounded end of the penis 72) Bartholin’s glands: two glands located at the base of the labia minora 73) smegma: cheesy substance secreted by glands in the foreskin and clitoral hood 74) Pubococcygeus muscle: large muscle that surrounds the vagina and the bladder 75) Vestibular Bulbs: structures located on both sides of the vaginal opening that become engorged with blood during sexual arousal 76) Spermatic Cord: Tube like structure that suspends the testicles and the scrotum 77) Pituitary: gland located at the base of the brain Fill in the Blanks