Human Sexuality Review

• Definition of Puberty?

  The period where adolescents reach sexual activity and became capable of reproduction
• Definition of Ovulation?

  The process by which an ovum (egg) is released from the ovary once per menstrual cycle
• Definition of Semen?

  A mixture of Sperm, Fluid from the seminal vesicles, Fluid from the Prostate Gland
• Definition of Zygote?

  Fertilized egg cell that results from the union of a female gamete (egg or ovum) with a male gamete (sperm)
• Definition of Implantation?

  Process of the egg cell and sperm cell joining (zygote); occurs in the Fallopian Tubes
• Definition of Menstruation?

  The process of hormonal changes that happens each month to prepare the body for pregnancy
• Definition of Abstinence?

  Prevents STD's and Pregnancy
• Definition of Hormonal Contraceptive?

  Works by preventing release of an egg from a woman's ovaries
• Definition of Non-Hormonal Contraceptive?

  Prevents Pregnancy by providing a barrier against sperm
• Definition of Sexual Assault?

  Sexual Contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the victim
• Definition of Sexual Harassment?

  Behavior characterized by the meaning of unwelcome and inappropriate sexual remarks or physical advances
• Definition of Safe Haven Law?

  It encourages parents in desperate situations to leave their baby legally at a 24 hour safe location
• Example of Safe Haven Place?

  Hospital, Police Department, Fire Station
• Definition of Adoption?

  The action of legally taking another child and raising as their own
• Definition of Sexually Transmitted Disease/Infection?


  Diseases/ Infections passed from sexual contact
• Where does fertilization occur?


  Fallopian Tubes
• What is the surgical procedure for delivering a baby called?

  Cesarean Birth (C Section)
• What organ serves as a filter between the mother and the developing embryo?

  Placenta
• How long can a sperm cell live after ejaculation inside the female system?

  5 days
• Sperm and fluids released by the prostate and semen vesicles make up what?

  Semen
• How many days can an ovum live in the female reproductive system?

  12-24 hours
• Where does “baby“ develop?

  Amniotic Sac
• How many trimesters is pregnancy?

  3 Trimesters
• Based on a perfect 28-day menstrual cycle, what day would ovulation occur?

  Day 14
• A developing “baby” is called different names from fertilization until birth. What are the 3 snakes and when do those names take effect?

  Embryo; Developing Baby, Fetus; Continues to grow, Newborn; Moment of birth
• What 3 options does a woman have when it comes to dealing with pregnancy?

  Abortion, Adoption, Keeping
• What are the different hormonal contraceptives?

  Pills, platelets, or injections
• Which contraceptive method has the highest failure rate and why?

  ”Pulling out” because of pre-ejaculatory fluid
• What are the contraceptives you can buy without a prescription?

  Condoms, Spermicide, Plan B
• How long should you wait before adding touch to a relationship?

  3 Months (90 days)
• What does the hormone, oxytocin do in the body?

  Creates positive thoughts and feelings, helps bond
• What does the hormone dopamine do in the body?

  Makes you happy/ excited
• HPV is responsible for which type of cancer?

  Cervical
• Name the 4 fluids that contain enough HIV to transmit infection?

  Blood, Semen, Vaginal Fluids, Breast Milk
• When a person has HIV what happens in their body?

  Immune systems become weak
• What fraction of sexually active teens has an STD?

  1/5