Chapter 7:14 Reproductive System

Why is testicular self-examination important for all males ? How frequently should it be done?

Early detection of cancer in the testes; Monthly

STI that produces a greenish yellowish discharge in males

Gonorrhea

Abbreviation for the virus that causes AIDS

HIV

STI that causes by a virus and characterized by fluid filled vesicles and ulcers

Herpes

Four organs that produce a secretion that becomes a part of the semen...

1. Epididymis 2. Prostate Gland 3. Cowpers Gland 4. Seminal vesicles

Abbreviation for acquired immune deficiency syndrome

AIDS

STI caused by bacterium that Iives as an intracellular parasite

Chlamydia

A surgical removal of the prepuce is called a/an?

Circumcision

An area of erectile tissues , located at the junction of the labia minora

Clitoris

What happens to the endometrium layer if fertilization does not occur ?

Deteriorated and causes bleeding called menstruation

Growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus

Endometriosis

What is the inner layer of the uterus called ?

Endometrium

Inflammation of the epididymis

Epididymitis

Two fatty tissue covered with hair that encloses and protects the vagina

Labia Majora

Two smaller folds of tissues located within the labia majora are the ?

Labia minors

Four ways to prevent contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)

Not having multiple partners , use condoms , not share drugs and needles

Inflammation of the testes

Orchitis

Abbreviation for inflammation of the cervix, endometrium, Fallopian tubes, and, at times, ovaries

PID

What two factors keep the ovum moving through the Fallopian tube toward the uterus ?

Peristalsis and cilia

enlargement of prostate gland

Prostatic hyperplasia

Parasites that are transmitted sexually

PubicLice

STI caused by a spirochete bacterium

Syphilis

Why are the testes suspended outside the body in the scrotal sac?

The temperature in the scrotum is lower than inside the body , and the lower temperature is essential for production of sperm.

Why is it important for women to preform breast self examinations ? How frequently and when should women do a BSE?

To detect breastfeeding tumors early

What is fertilization? Where does it take place ?

Union of ovum with sperm to create a new life

The structures that form the external female genital area

Vagina

Which tube is cut to produce sterility in the male ?

Vas Deferens