Adapted Study Guide Sex. Ed. Test
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The human body begins as one microscopic cell
The cluster of cells that develop between the third and eighth weeks of pregnancy is an embryo
After eight weeks the developing group of cells is called the fetus
The thin, fluid filled membrane that surrounds and protects the developing embryo and it also
insulates it from changing temperatures is called the amniotic sac
The thick, blood-rich tissue that lines the walls of the uterus during pregnancy and nourishes the
embryo is called the placenta
Materials diffuse from one blood supply to the other through the umbilical cord
The zygote attaching to the uterine wall is called implantation
The union of the ovum and sperm cells is called fertilization
The hormone that causes the testes to produce sperm is testosterone
The Cowper’s gland is so important because it secretes a clear liquid to lubricate the urethra and
neutralize the acid content before semen is ejaculated
3 suggestions for the care of the male reproductive system are a daily shower, self-examination,
and wearing of a supporter
The Penis is the MALE external reproductive organ. It is composed of spongy tissue that contains
many blood vessels
When a female reaches puberty, hormones released by the pituitary gland stimulate the ovaries
to produce estrogen and progesterone
The 3 external parts of the vagina are known as the vulva, it includes, Mons pubis, soft tissue
that covers that pubic bone; Labia majora, the outer folds of skin that surround the opening of
the vagina; Labia minora, the inner folds of skin
The ovaries are described as the female sex glands that house the ova and produce female sex
hormones
The fallopian tubes are described as a passageway where mature ovum are released into
The uterus is described as a small, muscular, pear shaped organ
The process of menstruation is described as the shedding the lining of the uterus. Usually lasts
3-5 days and the cycle starts all over again. Although there can be great variations the time from
one menstrual period to the next is usually 28 days. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s) are
defined as communicable disease that is spread from person to person through sexual contact
2 reasons people often contract an STD and don’t seek medical help because it is not obvious
and they are embarrassed
Gonorrhea is defined as a disease caused by bacteria that live in warm, moist areas of the body,
primarily the lining of the urethra and the cervix of the female
Syphilis is caused by a small bacterium called spirochete and attacks many parts of the body
Facts of genital herpes or Herpes 2 are
- estimated 40 million Americans have herpes 2
- symptoms include painful itching sores around genitals
- sores appear 2 to 20 days after contact
- last as long as 3 weeks
- the virus will never go away but it will be more contagious at certain times
STD
Chlamydia
Description
Most prevalent in the U.S.
Common cause of sterility
Trichomoniasis
Vaginal infection
Males rarely infected
Symptoms
Infection that affects the
vagina in females and urethra
in males
In females a yellowish
discharge and no or slight
symptoms in males
Pubic Lice
Tiny insects attach themselves
to the skin and hair in the
pubic area
Intense itching
Vaginitis
Inflammation of the female
genitals
Severe itching
Genital Warts
Pink or Reddish Warts that
have cauliflower like tops
Appear 1-3 weeks after
infection
Moniliasis
Yeast Infection
White Cheesy Discharge
A discharge
General itching and irritation