Sophomore Health Final😖

HIV

 Human Immunodeficiency Virus

-Attacks immune system - CD 4 cells

-Increases risks of other disease

-Medication slows down disease, no cure

A.I.D.S

once immunity is lowered and T cells are at low levels

ACT suicide awareness

Acknowledge, Care, Tell

3rd leading cause of death 15-24

Fertilization

The process where a male sperm cell unites with a female egg cell (ovum) to form a zygote.

Zygote

The fertilized egg cell formed after the sperm and egg unite. It contains a complete set of chromosomes, half from each parent.

Ovum (Egg)

• The female reproductive cell produced in the ovaries. It is typically released during ovulation and can be fertilized by sperm.

Sperm

• The male reproductive cell produced in the testes and mature in the epididymis. It carries half of the genetic material required to form a zygote. Over 300,000,000 million in an ejaculation

Ovulation

The release of a mature ovum from the ovary, typically occurring around the middle of the menstrual cycle.

Embryo

The early stage of development of a fertilized egg, from the moment of fertilization until the eighth week of pregnancy.

Fetus

 The developing human from the ninth week of pregnancy until birth.

Menstruation

The shedding of the uterine lining when pregnancy does not occur, leading to the discharge of blood and tissue from the vagina.

Uterus

: The organ in females where a fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus during pregnancy.

Vulva

The external female genital organs. The vulva includes the labia major and minor, the clitoris, the opening of the vagina and its glands, the opening of the urethra, and the mons pubis (the rounded area in front of the pubic bones that becomes covered with hair at puberty

Fallopian Tubes

The tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus. Fertilization typically occurs in the fallopian tubes.

Testes

: The male reproductive organs that produce sperm and hormones, including testosterone.

Prostate Gland

: A male reproductive gland that produces fluid to nourish and transport sperm during ejaculation.

Cervix

The lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It dilates during childbirth to allow passage of the baby.

Conception

 The moment when fertilization occurs, marking the beginning of pregnancy.

Pregnancy Test

 A test used to detect the presence of the hormone hCG, which is produced during pregnancy.