Health unit 5 (the big one)

Reproduction systems, sexually transmitted diseases

Pancreas

regulates level of glucose in the blood

adrenal glands

helps the body deal with stress and respond to emergencies

parathyriod glands

regulates the bodys balence of calcium and phosphourus

thyroid gland

regulates metabolsism, body heat and bone growth

pituitary gland

regulates the actitives of all other endocrine glands

The adrenal medulla secretes the hormones...

epinephrein and nonepinephrine

The ouer region of the adrenal glands is called the

andreanal cortex

ADH

antidiuretic hormone

ADH is scrected by the

postieror lobe

FSH and LH are two hormones produced by the

anterior lobe of the pituitary gland

a ______ ______ occours when part of the intestines pushes through a tear in the abdominal wall.

inguinal hernia

_____ cancer is the most common in males between the ages of 14-40

testicular

The _______ is the passageway through which both semen and urine leave the male body

urethra

Environmental hazards, hormonal imbalances, and STDs can cause _______.

sterility

________ is the surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis

circumcision

the _______ is an external skin sac that holds the testes.

scrotum

Two small glands that secrete testosterone and produce sperm are the _____.

testes

_________ is the male sex hormone that controls the production of sperm

testosterone

Sperm is ejected from the male body through the _____.

penis

Sperm and other secretions from the male reproductive system make up ______.

semen

The reproductive disorder in which uterine tissue migrates and grows in the ovaries or fallopian tubes is called ___________.

endometriosis

Fertilization of an egg by a sperm occurs in the

fallopian tubes

Female sex hormones are produced by the _______.

ovaries

the risk of toxic shock syndrome is reduced by _____.

changing tampons often

once an ovum is released from an ovary, ______________.

menstruation starts

the ________ is a hollow, muscular organ that nourishes and protects a developing fetus.

uterus

the shedding of the uterine lining is called _________.

menstruation

the _____ is the opening of the uterus.

cervix

The process of releasing a mature ovum into the fallopian tubes each month is called _________.

ovulation

the ______ is the passageway from the uterus to the outside of the body

vagina

egg

a female gamete

sperm

male gamete

implantation

the process by which the zygote attaches to the uterine wall.

embryo

cluster of cells that develops between the third and eighth week of pregnancy

fertilization

union of a sperm cell and an egg cell

List five nutrients that should be consumed in increased amounts during pregnancy.

Calcium, protein, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B complex, folic acid

Most human cells have __ chromosomes.

46

The trait of a ________ gene will appear whenever it is present.

dominant

body cells of _______ have two X chromosomes

females

cystic fibrosis is an example of a ________.

genetic disorder

The process of inserting normal genes into humans cells to correct genetic disorders is ___________.

gene therapy

Thread-like structures that carry the codes for inherited traits are called _________.

chromosomes

The chemical unit that makes up chromosomes is ____.

DNA

__________ is a test for genetic disorders that uses fetal cells found in the fluid that surrounds the developing fetus.

amniocentesis

_______ ____ ________ is a test for genetic disorders that uses a layer of tissue that develops into the placenta.

chronic villi sampling

_____ are the basic units of heredity

genes

During which stage of development do children begin to draw recognizable pictures?

early childhood

What age range is considered middle childhood?

4 yr-6 yr

A curvature of the spine is known with _________

scoliosis

during which stage of development does the most rapid growth occur

infancy

list 5 developmental tasks of infancy

1. opens and closes hands
2. imitaties new sounds
3. enjoys company with others
4. smiles
5. walks a few steps
reacts to parents voices, 5 basic emotions, wants companionship, has strong likes and dislikes.

the period between childhood and adulthood is called ________.

adolescents

during ______ people start to develop certain adult traits of their sex

puberty

Chemical substances responsible for the changes of puberty are called ________.

hormones

the ability to reason and think out abstract solutions is known as _____.

cognition

The part of the brain that continues to develop during adolescence is called the _____

cerebrum

Primary sex characteristics of males include the.....

ability to produce sperm

During adolescence most teens develop the ability to....

understand different points of view, anticipate consequences, think logically

What may explain why teens sometimes react very emotionally

their amygdala is used in emotional responses

During adolescence, teens generally feel a greater need to be accepted by their...

peers

emotional maturity

state at which mental and emotional capabilities are fully developed.

young adulthood

stage in which people try to develop intimacy

commitment

a promise or pledge

self-directed

able to make decisions without adults enforcing rules

unconditional love

love without limitations or qualifications

The goal of individuals during middle adulthood is to develop an ________________.

sense of having contributed to society

How easily a person gets used to being married and having a spouse is called _______.

mental adjustment

What does parenting invole?

Providing guidance, instilling values, setting limits

Consequences of teen parent hood often include ________.

more limits on personal life

A disease of the joints that often beings in middle adulthood is ___________--.

arthritis

Most social transitions during middle adulthood focus on ________.

family

One goal of ___ adulthood is to look back on ones accomplishments.

late

_____ provides assistance to those with low incomes and limited resources.

medicad

Critical changes that occur at all stages of life are referred to as ___________.

transitions

A women can no longer become pregnant after she enters ________.

menopause

An ________ ____ occurs when adults question what they have accomplished in life.

middle crisis

Feeling sad and lonely when children grow up and leave the house is called ____ ___ __________.

empty nest syndrome

Making decisions that firmly adhere to a moral code is a sign of ________.

integrity

_______ are more likely to suffer complications from STDs.

females

______ STDs can be treated with antibiotics.

Bactrial

A symptom of ______ is a single sore that disappears.

syphilis

The most common STD among teens is _______.

colomidia

STDs are _____ communicable.

highly

An STD can cause genital warts is _____.

genital HPV

Vaginitis is often experienced by females with ________

trichomonasis

______ __________ is not 100 percent effective in preventing STDs

barrier protection

The ______ with an STD is ultimately responsible or notifying previous partners

person

An ___________ can diagnose genital HPV in females.

pap test

Setting personal ______ on physical affection is a guideline that can help you stay committed to abstinence.

limits

_________ and HPV cannot be cured with antibiotics.

genital

STDs that cannot be cured are caused by _______.

viruses

The treatment for gonorrhea is ___________.

antibiotics

The best means for preventing STDs is _______.

abstinence

An _______ is available to prevent some HPV infections.

vaccine

STDs caused by _____ can be cured

bactria

What are the four stages of an HIV infection

1. asymptomatic stage
2. middle stage
3. symptomatic stage
4. AIDs Stage

HIV infections are ___ curable with antibiotics

not

HIV destroys ____ ____ ___

white blood cells

A charateristic of the AIDS stage of HIV infection is _____________.

opportunistic infections

HIV/AIDs is a _______ disease.

acute