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