Sex Differences in the Life Cycle

Flashcards about Sex Differences in the Life Cycle.

Who developed the Sexual Response Cycle?

William Masters & Virginia Johnson

What are the phases of the Sexual Response Cycle?

Excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution + refractory period

Who studied sexual response in the brain and developed the 3-phasic model?

Helen Singer Kaplan

What are the phases of Kaplan's model of sexual response?

Desire, orgasm, resolution

Who developed the Kinsey Scale?

Alfred Kinsey

Which theorist was an essentialist who discussed clitoral vs. vaginal orgasms?

Sigmund Freud

Who created the 4 Corners of Eroticism?

Jack Morin

Who studied gender and how we become 'gendered' in society, proposing Gender Schema Theory?

Sandra Bem

Who were the social psychologist and biologist involved in the David Reimer case?

John Money and Milton Diamond

Who is associated with the Social Learning Theory?

Albert Bandura

Who was the U.S. Surgeon General under the Clinton administration who had a perspective on masturbation?

Joycelyn Elders

Who critiqued the TV show Teletubbies and particularly Tinky Winky?

Rev. Falwell

What was the Tuskegee study about?

A U.S. Public Health study about syphilis

Name key court decisions relating to abortion.

Roe v. Wade, Hyde Amendment, Webster Decision, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization

What are the two largest sex organs in the body?

Skin and brain

What is the overall system responsible for hormone production in males and females?

Nervous System, HPGA (Higher brain functions, hypothalamus, pituitary, gonads)

Name a few hormones relating to the Menstrual cycle.

GnRH, FSH, LH, Inhibin, Oxytocin, Prolactin

What are the two types of hormone action mentioned in the notes?

Inducer/organizational and activational

List some Androgens.

Testosterone

List types of Estrogen.

Estrogen & Progesterone

What does MIH stand for?

Müllerian Inhibin Hormone

Name important enzymes.

Aromatase and 5-alpha reductase (5ARD)

What is the definition of porn?

Pornography

List types of Paraphilias.

Necrophilia, Frotteurism, Voyeurism, Exhibitionism, Fetishism

List male health issues.

Peyronie's disease, Paraphimosis/Phimosis, Priapism, Cryptorchidism

List female health issues

Dysmenorrhea, vaginitis, PID, endometriosis, PCOS

List types of Sexual Violence and Abuse.

Stalking, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, Intimate partner violence (IPV)

What does IMS stand for?

The Immune System

List components of IMS.

Antibodies, antigens, phagocytes, B-cells, T-cells

List terms relating to Sexual Response & Behavior.

Penile erection and ejaculation, Nitric oxide, CGMP, PDE5, G-spot ejaculation, Tumescence, Tenting Effect

List terms relating to oral sex.

Fellatio, Cunnilingus, Analingus

What hormones are related to breastfeeding?

Oxytocin and prolactin

What are the three main functions of hormonal contraception?

Plugs the cervix, makes the endometrium inhospitable, and prevents ovulation

What are the parts of the gonad?

The cortex and the medulla

What happens at week 7 of gestation?

The internal genitalia begin to form

What is the function of müllerian inhibiting hormone (MIH)?

Causes the müllerian ducts to regress

What happens at Week 9 of gestation?

The external genitalia begin to form

List homologous structures.

Genital tubercle, Raphe, Urogenital fold, Labioscrotal swelling

Define Gender Identity.

Cisgender, transgender, agender, +

Define Gender Role.

Feminine, masculine, androgynous, +

Define Sexual Orientation.

Heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, +