Medterm reporductive system

1. The collective name for the structures that form the external genitalia.

Vulva

2. The female gonads which produce the ovum (egg).

Ovaries

3. The two smaller hairless folds of tissue that are located within the labia majora.

labia minora

4. The hollow, muscular, pear shaped organ located behind the bladder and in front of the rectum.

Uterus

5. The muscular tube that connects the cervix of the uterus to the outside of the body.

Vagina

6. The male gonads which produce sperm.l

Testis

7. Also called the ductus deferens; receives sperm and fluid from the epididymis.

Vas deferens

8. The tightly coiled tube that stores sperm while they mature and become motile.

Epididymis

9. A doughnut-shaped gland located below the urinary bladder and on either side of the urethra. The muscular tissue in this gland aids in the expulsion of semen into the urethra.

Prostate gland

10. The testes are located in this sac-like structure.

Scrotum

11. What are genital herpes is caused by

Herpes simplex virus - through sex

12. Which type of microorganism causes an infection that cannot be cured?

Virus

13. Know about syphilis.

Starts w/ pain less sore → reads to sores & rashes

14. What is the purpose of the scrotum?

Regulate temp. of testis

17. How often does ovulation occur?

Once every menstrual cycle, 16 days before next period

19. What form of contraceptives have the highest rate for failure.

Condoms

18. Type 2 herpes simplex virus

18. genital heroes- most people have mild/no symptoms and can cause infection in other areas of body

20. What is abstinence?

Refraining from sexual activity

21. Does having "sex" means vaginal intercourse only?

Nope