Freshmen Health - Human Sexuality Quarter Three Test

Uterus

Houses and protects embryo/fetus/baby

Cervix

Bottom section of the uterus

Ova/Egg

Carry strings of genes called chromosomes which

mix chromosomes of sperm to direct fetal

development if fertilized and implanted in the uterus

Ovaries

Provide storage for the ova/egg

Fallopian Tubes

Allow passage of ova toward uterus

Vagina

Allows passage of sperm/Allows passage of baby

Fimbria

Finger-like projections located at the ends of the fallopian tubes, closest to the ovaries. The majority of the fimbriae do not touch the ovary but rather hover very close by, activated by hormones to catch a released egg and move it down into the fallopian tube.

Scrotum

Muscular sac which holds testes

Testes

Produce sperm and sex hormones

Cowper's Gland

Pair of glands that produce fluid called pre-ejaculate that cleanses the urethra of acid (from urine) to protect the sperm

Seminal Vesicles

Produce/Release up to 60% of the fluid found in semen.

Prostate Gland

Produce/Release up to 40% of the fluid found in semen.

Epididymis

A long, coiled tube that rests on the backside of each testicle. Sperm go there to mature before they enter the vas deferens.

Vas deferens

The vas deferens is a long, muscular tube that travels from the epididymis into the pelvic cavity, to just behind the bladder. The vas deferens transports mature sperm to the urethra, the tube that carries urine or sperm to outside of the body, in preparation for ejaculation.

Sperm

They carry strings of genes (called chromosomes or DNA instructions in case the sperm cell meets with an egg and fertilizes it)

Ovulation

When an egg is released from the ovary, pulled by the fimbria, into the fallopian tube. The egg (ovum) stays there for two days (typically).

Fertilization/Conception

When the egg cell and sperm cell have joined. This process takes place in the fallopian tubes.

Pregnancy Test

Can detect pregnancy 7-10 days after conception

Prenatal Care

The steps that a pregnant female can take to provide for her own health and the health of her baby

Gender Idenity

How a person feels inside, the sense of being male or female.

Biological Sex

Our anatomy as male (XY), female (XX), or intersex.

Sexual Orientation

Sexual orientation is determined by whether a person is attracted to the same gender, another gender, or all genders.

Gender Expression

A person's behavior, mannerisms, interests, and appearance that are associated with gender in a particular cultural context, specifically with the categories of femininity or masculinity.

Transgender

Gender Identity differs from biological sex.

Effective Communication Tips

Speak with intent, be firm, be clear, focus on body language, thinking about the right time to bring up an important topic, use "I" statements, say "no" firmly but respectfully, expressing positive feelings, stating your strengths and abilities

Healthy Relationship

Treat partners with respect and fairness, support and encourage each other, treat each other as equals, are honest and trustworthy.

Unhealthy Relationship

Treat their partners disrespectfully and unfairly, frequently argue or fight, cheat on their partners, pressure them into doing things that they are not comfortable with, don't care about their feelings

Abstinence

Refraining from, or choosing not to engage in a particular behavior for a specific amount of time

Sexual Assault

Coercing or forcing another person into sexual contact

Age of consent in Massachusetts

16

Coercion

The use of emotional manipulation to persuade someone to do things such as sexual acts

Stereotype

An idea or image about an entire group.

Bodily Fluids that Transmit HIV

Blood, Semen, Vaginal Fluids, Breast Milk

Viral STIs

Herpes, Hepatitis, HPV (Genital Warts), HIV

Bacterial STIs

Gonorrhea, Syphilis, and Chlamydia

100% Effective Method of Birth Control

Abstinence

Condom

A thin, stretchy pouches that you wear on your penis during sex. Barrier Method.

Internal (Female) Condom

Instead of going on the penis, this type of condom go inside your vagina for pregnancy prevention or into the vagina or anus for protection from STIs. Barrier Method.

Birth Control Implant

Nexplanon is a tiny, thin rod about the size of a matchstick. It releases hormones into your body that prevent you from getting pregnant. A nurse or doctor inserts this method into your arm and that's it — you're protected from pregnancy for up to 4 years.

Birth Control Patch

Is a thin, beige, plastic _____ that sticks to the skin. It's used to prevent pregnancy. A new _____ is placed on the skin once a week for three weeks in a row, followed by a _____-free week.

Birth Control Pill

Birth control _____ are a kind of medicine with hormones that you take every day to prevent pregnancy. There are many different brands of _____. The ____is safe, affordable, and effective if you always take it on time.

Birth Control Shot

The depo ____ (AKA Depo-Provera) is an injection you get from a nurse or doctor once every 3 months. It's a safe, convenient, and private birth control method that works really well if you always get it on time.

Birth Control Ring

The vaginal ____ is a small, flexible ____ a woman inserts into her vagina once a month to prevent pregnancy. It is left in place for three weeks and taken out for the remaining week each month.

IUD

An ___ is a tiny device that's inserted in your uterus to prevent pregnancy. It's long-term, reversible, and one of the most effective birth control methods out there.

Emergency Contraception

__ is a safe way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

AIDS

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome

Biological Male

XY Chromosomes

Biological Female

XX Chromosomes

Teen Dating Violence

Is a pattern of behavior that includes physical, emotional, verbal or sexual abuse used by one person in an intimate relationship to exert power and control over another.

Adoption

Is when someone becomes the legal parent of a child that is not their biological child.

Nicotine

Falls in the stimulant drug category. Highly addictive, causes a change in brain chemistry and can be found in tobacco/vaping products.

Juul Pod

Contains 20 cigarettes (one pack)

Vaping Short Term Risks

Shortness of breath, cough, fevers, impaired attention span

Vaping Long Term Risks

Nicotine addiction, popcorn lung, lung cancer

Legal Age to Purchase Vape Materials

21

Short Terms of Marijuana

Smoking marijuana interferes with your brain's ability to process and retain information. When under the influence of marijuana, a user will experience: loss of coordination, difficulty with problem‐solving, altered perception, impaired memory, impaired judgment, reduced ability to learn.

Long Term Effects of Marijuana

According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, marijuana is so harmful that someone who uses it regularly is operating at a lower intellectual level—all of the time. Put simply, that means that marijuana will make you dumber, and the effect will last a lot longer than just when you are high. If you use marijuana: You will have to work harder to learn new things. It will be harder for you to remember things, It will be more difficult for you to achieve extracurricular goals that require focus,

You will not be able to handle complex tasks as well, You are more likely to have poor grades and drop out of school.

Alcohol Overdose

Call 911 or get help from an adult

Dangers of Communal Drinks

May have different alcohols mixed in. Not knowing the amount of alcohol that was used. Could be laced with illegal drugs

Social Host Law

When alcohol is present with or without parents knowledge or consent the owner of the household will be held responsible for anything that takes place (accident, drunk driving, fight, rape)

Online Communications

Internet, Social Network Sites, Texts- can be good forms of info and communication but can also lead to risky sexual advances, violence, or shared private info.

Brain Health illnesses

Illnesses that affect the brain that can be diagnosed and treated

Alcohol Equivalencies

12 oz beer

5 ounce wine

1.5 ounce liquor