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10th Grade
05/21/2012

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Term
Abortion
Definition
Any termination of a pregnancy
Term
abstinence
Definition
A deliberate decision to avoid harmful behaviors, including avoiding sexual activity before marriage, and the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
Term
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Definition
A fatal disorder that interferes with the body's natural ability to fight infection
Term
AIDS-opportunistic illnesses (AIDS-OI's)
Definition
infections the body could fight off if the immune system were healthy
Term
Amniocentisis
Definition
A procedure that reveals chromosomal abnormalities and certain metabolic disorders in the fetus
Term
Amniotic sac
Definition
A fluid filled-sac that surrounds the embryo
Term
birth defect
Definition
an abnormality in the stucture or function of the body that is present at birth
Term
birthing center
Definition
facilities that have a home-like setting, are separate from a hospital, and offer medication-free births
Term
blastocyst
Definition
an early stage of prenatal development that is a ball of cells with a cavity in the center
Term
cervical cap
Definition
A barrier method of birth control that is a thimble-shaped, soft, latex cup that fits snugly onto the cervix.
Term
cervix
Definition
neck or beginning of the uterus
Term
cesarean birth
Definition
A method of childbirth in which a surgical incision is made through the abdominal wall and uterus with the baby being lifted out through the incision
Term
chlamydia
Definition
An STD that is caused by a bacteria and treated with antibiotics
Term
condom
Definition
a thin sheath of latex,plastic,or animal tissue placed on the erect penis to catch sperm
Term
contraception
Definition
prevention of pregnancy
Term
depo prevera
Definition
A birth control procedure in which a female receives an injection once every three months
Term
Diaphragm
Definition
A barrier form of birth control with a soft latex cup with a flexible rim that covers the entrance to the cervix
Term
ELISA Test
Definition
test used to detect the presence of antibodies for HIV in the blood
Term
Embryo
Definition
An implanted blastocyst from the time of implantation until about the eighth week of development
Term
Epididymis
Definition
A highly coiled structure on top of the testicle that is a holding area for mature sperm
Term
Episiotomy
Definition
An incision made from the vagina toward the anus to enlarge the vaginal opening for delivery of a baby
Term
Fallopian tubes
Definition
tubes on each side of the uterus that connect the uterus to the region of the ovaries
Term
fertilization
Definition
the union of a single sperm and an ovum
Term
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Definition
A condition of physical, mental, and behavioral abnormalities that can result when a pregnant female drinks alcohol
Term
fetus
Definition
A developing baby from the end of the eighth week after fertilization until birth
Term
gential warts
Definition
soft, moist, pink or red swellings that appear on the genitals and are caused by human papillomavirus
Term
genital herpes
Definition
an STD that is caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2
Term
gonorrhea
Definition
An STD caused by a bacteria that is life threatening if it moves to the blood and joints
Term
chancre
Definition
stage one of syphilis
Term
Hepetitis B
Definition
a viral STD that attacks the liver and can cause extreme illness and death
Term
hormones
Definition
chemical substances produced in the glands , which regulate the activities of body cells and organs
Term
Human immunodeficiency virus
Definition
a virus that attacks the immune system
Term
human papillomavirus
Definition
a virus that causes genital warts and warts on other parts of the body
Term
Kaposi's sarcoma
Definition
a kind of cancer that develops in the connective tissue and is a common AIDS-OI
Term
labor
Definition
the process by which contractions gradually push the baby out of the uterus and into the vagina to be born
Term
lymphocytes
Definition
specialized white blood cells made in the bone marrow that provide the body with immunity
Term
masturbation
Definition
touching one's own gentials for sexual pleasure
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oral contraceptives
Definition
hormone pills tha taken correctly create changes in the female body that prevent pregnancy
Term
ovaries
Definition
female sex glands which produce ova and female hormones
Term
ovulation
Definition
the process of releasing one mature ovum each month into a fallopian tube
Term
pelvic inflammatory disease
Definition
a painful infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and /or ovaries
Term
penis
Definition
a tube-like organ that functions in sexual reproduction and elimination of body wastes
Term
pituitary gland
Definition
the gland located in the base of the brain about the size of a pea that releases hormones to make the reproductive organs do their job
Term
placenta
Definition
a structure that forms along the lining of the uterus as the embryo implants which will transfer oxygen and nutrients to the embryo
Term
pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
Definition
form of pneumonia found in AIDS patients
Term
Prenatal
Definition
occuring or existing before birth
Term
puberty
Definition
period of growth from physical childhood to physical adulthood when a person develops certain traits of his or her own gender
Term
pubic lice
Definition
tiny parasitic insects ,also know as crabs, that infest the genital area of humans
Term
Rubella (german measles)
Definition
a contagious disease caused by a virus that does not cause serious complications except in pregnancy
Term
scabies
Definition
an infestation of the skin with microscopic mites
Term
scrotum
Definition
loose sac of skin that extends outside the body and contains the testes
Term
semen
Definition
mixture of sperm and glandular secretions
Term
sexuality
Definition
Everything about you as a male or female, it includes the way you act,your personality,and your feelings about yourself because you are male or female
Term
STI or STD
Definition
infections that spread person to person through sexual contact
Term
sperm
Definition
male reproductive cell
Term
spermicide
Definition
a chemical that kills sperm
Term
sterilization
Definition
surgical procedure that makes a male or female incapable of reproducing
Term
syphilis
Definition
STD that is caused by a bacteria that progresses in 3 stages
Term
testes
Definition
the male sex glands which produce sperm and manufacture testosterone
Term
testosterone
Definition
male sex hormone produced by the testes
Term
trichomoniasis
Definition
STD caused by a parasite
Term
tubal ligation
Definition
sterilization procedure for females in which fallopian tubes are cut and tied to prevent sperm from reaching the ova
Term
estrogen
Definition
main female hormone
Term
progesterone
Definition
hormone used in many birth control pills
Term
ultrasound
Definition
test that produces an image on a screen by reflecting sound waves off the body's inner structures
Term
umbilical cord
Definition
rope-like structure that connects the embryo and the mother's placenta
Term
uterus
Definition
hollow , muscular organ that receives, holds, and nourishes the fertilized ovum during pregnancy
Term
vagina
Definition
an elastic, muscle-lined tube that extends from the uterus to the outside of the body
Term
vaginitis
Definition
an inflammation of the vagina
Term
vas deferens
Definition
a long tube that connects each epididymus with the urethra
Term
vasectomy
Definition
sterilization procedure for males
Term
vulva
Definition
external female reproductive organs
Term
western blot test
Definition
a test used in indentifying HIV antibodies
Term
withdrawl
Definition
the male's removal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation
Term
zygote
Definition
fertilized ovum
Term
birth canal
Definition
vagina
Term
sperm
Definition
smallest cell in human body
Term
sperm
Definition
only part of the body that does its work outside the body
Term
sperm
Definition
male reproductive cell
Term
scrotum
Definition
contains a muscle that acts like a thermostat pulling testicle closer to the body for warmth and relaxes to allow the testicles to hang as far from the body as possible in warmth
Term
four to six weeks
Definition
how long it takes for sperm to mature
Term
24 to 48 hours
Definition
how many hours Sperm live once they are mature
Term
semen
Definition
_________ is whitish in color, has a distinctive smell, and is thick when ejaculated
Term
urethra
Definition
carries sperm through the penis
Term
false
Definition
you can ejaculate and urinate at the same time
Term
meatus
Definition
opening of the glans
Term
corona
Definition
crown like structure at the base of the glans of the penis
Term
glans
Definition
acts as a shock absorber while thrusting into the women's vagina
Term
CIRCUMCISION
Definition
is surgically removing the foreskin
Term
ERECTION
Definition
Penis enlarges and becomes firm and rigid
Term
orgasm
Definition
The act of the muscles contracting and causing the ejaculation is called an
Term
NOCTURNAL EMISSSION
Definition
Wet dream
Term
infertility
Definition
unable to conceive a child
Term
TESTICULAR CANCER
Definition
Most common form of cancer for men in twenties and thirties
Term
once a month
Definition
how often should males do a testicular check
Term
CALL A DOCTOR AND GET CHECKED
Definition
Continuous pain in the testicle means you should
Term
Sexual intercourse
Definition
When a man puts his penis into a woman’s vagina.
Term
prostate cancer
Definition
When the Doctor has the man bend over to allow the doctor to stick his or her finger in the man’s rectum while at the same time presses outside the rectum by the scrotum he/she is checking for what?
Term
open system
Definition
Female Reproductive System
Term
closed system
Definition
male Reproductive System
Term
ovum
Definition
largest cell in the body
Term
ovulation
Definition
Process of the ovum bursting from the ovary
Term
Identical twins
Definition
one ovum, one sperm split later into two separate embryos
Term
multiples or fraternal twins
Definition
more than one ovum is produced and fertilized
Term
Conjoined twins
Definition
twins that do not finish splitting
Term
FIMBRIA
Definition
Has finger-like projections that pulls ovum into one of the fallopian tubes
Term
CILIA
Definition
tiny hairs that move back and forth and push the ovum along the fallopian tube toward the uterus
Term
WOMB
Definition
During pregnancy the uterus is called a
Term
endometrium
Definition
Lining of uterus which develops and sheds regularly as part of the menstrual cycle
Term
CERVIX
Definition
Produces a special mucus that changes according to the woman’s menstrual cycle
Term
Vagina
Definition
Walls of this secretes natural lubricants for intercourse
Term
false
Definition
a penis can fit into the urethra
Term
true
Definition
girls should always go to the bathroom after intercourse
Term
true
Definition
girls should always wipe their bottoms front to back
Term
MONS PUBIS
Definition
Fatty tissue that lies above the pubic bone
Term
VESTIBULE
Definition
Actual entrance to the vagina
Term
HYMEN
Definition
Thin flap of skin that partly covers the vagina
Term
LABIA MAJORA
Definition
Large outer lips in the female genitals that form the outer boundaries of the vulva
Term
LABIA MINORA
Definition
Lips in the female genitals that come together at the front of the body and form the clitoris
Term
PREPUCE
Definition
Hood of the clitoris
Term
smegma
Definition
dead skin cells that need to be cleaned around the head of the penis and under the hood of the clitoris
Term
CLITORIS
Definition
Female genital that is critical to a woman gaining orgasm that has many nerve endings, same amount as the penis
Term
breasts
Definition
Female genital whose main purpose is to feed babies
Term
aureola
Definition
darker circle of skin around the nipple
Term
Erogenous zone
Definition
an area of the body that is sensitive to sexual stimulation
Term
breasts
Definition
made up of mostly fatty tissue
Term
once a month
Definition
self breast exams should be done how often?
Term
MENSTRUATION
Definition
Lose blood and tissue for 2-7 days a month
Term
PMS
Definition
pre menstural syndrome
Term
yes
Definition
It is okay for a female to have sex during her period
Term
MENOPAUSE
Definition
Time in a woman’s life when she stops releasing eggs and shedding her lining through menstruation
Term
Zygote
Definition
fertilized ovum
Term
conception
Definition
union of an ovum from the mother and a sperm cell from the father
Term
implantation
Definition
Blastocyst attaches to wall of uterus
Term
female
Definition
XX chromosomes
Term
a male
Definition
XY chromosomes
Term
Ova
Definition
always carry an X
Term
sperm
Definition
determines a child’s gender
Term
Genes
Definition
are units of heredity that determine which traits or characteristics, offspring inherit from their parents
Term
Genetic counseling
Definition
process in which genetic histories of prospective parents are studied to determine the presence of certain hereditary diseases
Term
Fetus
Definition
At the end of 8 weeks child in womb is called a
Term
false
Definition
Mom and baby share blood
Term
sudden infant death syndrome
Definition
SIDS
Term
false
Definition
it is okay to have X-Rays when pregnant
Term
quickening
Definition
Movement of fetus can be felt by mom
Term
lanugo
Definition
fetus is covered in fine body
hair called
Term
vernix caseosa
Definition
Waxy protective coating covering the body of the fetus
Term
nesting instinct
Definition
Mother cleans and puts things in order
for baby
Term
Miscarriage
Definition
Spontaneous abortion
Term
Still birth
Definition
This is a full term baby who is born dead
Term
true
Definition
Opening of the cervix is the longest stage of birth process
Term
Breaking of the waters
Definition
The baby's head moves against the amniotic sac and the sac ruptures
Term
Crowning
Definition
when the baby’s head is seen coming out of the vagina
Term
2nd stage of labor
Definition
Dilation of the cervix and ends with birth strong contractions forcing baby through the vagina
Term
Third stage of labor
Definition
Stage of labor when the Placenta is fully separated from the endometrium and passes through the vagina by contraction
Term
afterbirth
Definition
Placenta is fully separated from the endometrium and passes through the vagina by contraction
Term
birth control
Definition
stops a women from having a baby
Term
Abstinence
Definition
choosing not to have type of sex
Term
Abstinence
Definition
Only method that always prevents pregnancy and STD’s
Term
condom
Definition
rubber sheath placed over the penis
Term
Natural Family planning
Definition
abstinence during ovulation
Term
diaphram
Definition
dome shaped cup that blocks the enternce to the uterus by fitting directly over the cervix
Term
spermicide
Definition
foam or jelly that kills sperm
Term
birth control pill
Definition
pill taken by mouth to change consistency of female mucus to prevent sperm from entering uterus
Term
implanon
Definition
tube inserted into the arm that releases hormones to prevent ovulation
Term
There is a delay between infection and symptoms
Definition
Why do STD's spread so easily?
Term
viral STD
Definition
STD's that cannot be cured
Term
bacterial STD
Definition
STD's that can be treated and cured by antibiotics
Term
HPV
Definition
causes cervical cancer
Term
280 days
Definition
how many days from conception to birth?
Term
morning sickness
Definition
nausea feelings or vomiting associated with pregnancy.
Term
drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and radiation
Definition
Pregnant mothers should avoid exposure or eliminate use of what four things?
Term
hormones
Definition
triggers the menstrual cycle each month
Term
cervix
Definition
opening to the uterus
Term
uterus
Definition
hollow muscular organ that receives and holds a fertilized ovum
Term
ejaculation occurs
Definition
semen leaves the male body when the penis is erect and?
Term
sperm and the secretions from the vas deferens
Definition
semen is a combination of what 2 things?
Term
T cells and B cells
Definition
2 types of lymphocytes
Term
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Definition
a kind of cancer that develops in the connective tissues and is associated with AIDS
Term
Asymptomatic stage of HIV infection
Definition
can last 10 years or more. No outward signs of infection but the HIV virus is hiding in the lymph nodes
Term
Middle stage of HIV infection
Definition
HIV- acute retroviral stage. Patient has fever, headaches, sore throat, rash, diarrhea, and enlarged lymph nodes
Term
Symptomatic stage
Definition
T helper cells fall to 200-400. Infected person has flu-like symptoms such as headache, fever, body aches, no appetite, unexplained weight loss, skin rashes
Term
Last stage - AIDS
Definition
t-helper cell count is less than 200 or one or more of the AIDS-OIs are present. These usually cause the suffering and death of an AIDS patient.
Term
seminal vesicles
Definition
secretions from this male part help make a sperm mobile and provide them with nourishment
Term
pubic hair
Definition
hair in the genital area
Term
genitals
Definition
male or female sex organs
Term
prostate
Definition
male gland that secretes a milky alkaline fluid that mixes with sperm and contracts to help semen move to the penis
Term
foreskin
Definition
a fold of skin that covers the end of a newborns penis
Term
circumcision
Definition
surgical removal of the foreskin
Term
heterosexual
Definition
People who are romatically and physically attracted to members of the opposite sex
Term
homosexual
Definition
People who are romatically and physically attracted to members of the same sex
Term
bisexual
Definition
People who are romatically and physically attracted to members of both sexes
Term
transgender
Definition
people who have the body of one gender but feel that they are the opposite gender
Term
asexual
Definition
People who do not feel any sexual attraction and are not interested in sex
Term
sexual orientation
Definition
The emotional , romantic, or sexual attraction that a person feels towards another person
Term
abbreviation used to describe sexual orientation
Definition
LGBTQ lesbian,gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning
Term
lesbian
Definition
females attracted to other females
Term
gay
Definition
males attracted to other males
Term
mammogram
Definition
X-ray examination of the breast to screen for cancer
Term
blood, semen, vaginal fluid, breast milk
Definition
bodily fluids that transmit HIV
Term
chlamydia and gonorrhea
Definition
burning during urination and a discharge from the penis, vagina, or anus are symptoms of
Term
endometriosis
Definition
when the lining of the uterus is present abnormally in the abdominal cavity
Term
trimesters
Definition
The time between conception and birth that is divided into 3 segments
Term
breech birth
Definition
baby born feet first
Term
vasectomy
Definition
sterilization of a male
Term
hernia
Definition
a painful,noticable bulge on either side of the pubic bone
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