PE Term 3 2023

Sex Ed

What are the two stages of development in an unborn child?

Embryonic and Feotal phases

What are the major developments that occur during the embryonic and fetal stages?

Embryonic: Embryo elongates, the heart, starts beating at 6wks and other organs begin to form.

Foetal: Brain and spinal cord continue to form throughout pregnancy, gender can be identified at 14wks, and the foetus begins to move between 16-20wks

What are the 4 hormones in the female reproductive system and menstrual cycle?

1. follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
2. luteinising hormone (LH)
3. estrogen
4. progesterone

Which two female hormones are responsible for changes?

Estrogen and progesterone

What is the male sex hormone?

Testosterone

What are the vas deferens (sperm duct)?

Transports mature sperm to the urethra in preparation for ejaculation.

How long does an ovum (egg) survive once released from the ovary?

12-24hours

How does the “the pill” work?

Prevents the release of the ovum, thicken the cervix mucus, and changes the uterus lining.

What are the fallopian tubes and what do they do?

Connects ovaries to the uterus and is an important passageway for the egg and sperm to meet.

How long can sperm stay alive inside the female body after intercourse?

Up to 5

What day does menstruation occur within the menstrual cycle

Day 1

What days are the most fertile during the menstrual cycle?

Between the 9th and 19th day (depending on ovulation and how long sperm lives on the Vagina)

What day does ovulation occur in the menstrual cycle?

5 to 9 days AFTER a period and 12 to 17 days BEFORE a period

Explain the steps that take place for conception to occur.

Begins with fertilization, once the egg is fertilised it travels further down the fallopian tube.  Five – six days after fertilisation the embryo floats into the womb and embeds itself in the womb wall.  Conception is then complete.

What is the uterus and what does it do?

Is a pear-shaped organ and the uterus is the place where

the foetus lives and grows until birth.

What is a close relationship?

loving, respectful, knowing what each other likes and dislikes, similar values and beliefs, deep conversations

What is a casual relationship?

Friendly, respectful, knows some things about each other, might spend time together due to shared circumstances or situations

What is a distant relationship

Friendly, respectful, don’t know much about each other, polite and passing comments rather than deep conversation

What are all the family types?

Nuclear, blended, extended, same sex, single parent, de facto, communal and childess families.

What is a De Facto family

A couple living together, but not married, with or without children

What is a communal family?

Adults and children, who may or may not be related, choosing to live together

Explain the difference between the terms puberty and adolescence.

Puberty is when a child’s physical and sexual characteristics begin to mature and adolescence refers to the period between puberty and adulthood.

What type of contraception is a condom?

Barrier

What is the emergency pill or ‘morning after pill’?

Should only be used in an emergency (the condom broke or you were sexually attacked), it stops or delays ovulation.

Both male and female reproductive systems have the urethra. What does it do?

Females- where urine leaves the body, Males- where urine and semen leave the body.

What is the labia?

Two inner folds of skin that surround the opening of the vagina.

What female reproductive part is a thin tissue that covers the opening of the vagina?

The hymen

What is the vulva?

Describes all of the structures that make up the female external genitalia

What male reproductive part produces and stores sperm?

The testes

What does the prostate gland do?

Produces fluid that makes up a part of semen and forces semen through the urethra when you ejaculate.

What is the opening at the bottom of the uterus called?

Cervix

What is the small sensory organ located at the front of the vulva?

Clitoris

What are the ovaries and what do they do?

Ovaries contain all the ova a woman are born with, plays a role in reproduction and production of hormones.

What are the 3 types/categories of contraception and give two examples of each?

Barrier: Condoms and cervical caps, hormonal: the rod and hormonal patch and intrauterine: IUD and hormonal ring

Name three STIs

Chlamydia, genital herpes and syphilis

What are the symptoms and long term problems chlamydia can create and how can they be treated/cured?

Symptoms include unusual vaginal or penile discharge, burning with urination or bleeding after intercourse which can cause long-term problems of infertility but luckily can be easily treated with antibiotics.

What are the symptoms and long term problems genital herpes can create and how can they be treated/cured?

Symptoms include an outbreak of blisters on the genitals, there is no cure; you will continue to have recurring episodes but medications can help reduce the severity of breakouts.

What are the symptoms and long term problems syphilis can create and how can they be treated/cured?

Symptoms include fever, swelling of the glands in the groin and armpits, and a genital rash. If left untreated it can cause problems to the brain and heart but if caught early can be cured with an injection of long-acting Benzathine penicillin G .