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Male a. Circumcision – removal of the foreskin b. Foreskin – flesh that covers the tip of the penis, removed by circumcision c. “wet dream” – when a male ejaculates in his sleep, usually during puberty d. Ejaculation – process by which sperm leaves the penis e. Castration – removal of the testes, usually because of disease f. Semen – fluid that the sperm swims in g. Vasectomy – male permanent birth control h. Vas Deferens – passageway that connects the testes to the penis Female a. Vagina – birth canal and the female sex organ b. Stages of Labor / Birth i. Contractions + water breaks ii. Actual birth of the baby iii. Delivery of the afterbirth c. Menstruation – shedding of the lining of the uterus d. Menopause – ageing causes periods to stop e. Cervix – narrowing where the uterus and vagina meet f. Uterus – hollow muscle in which the embryo / fetus develop g. Clitoris – sensitive part of the female reproductive system h. Ovary – female sex gland, produces hormones and the egg i. Zygote – fertilized egg j. Embryo – the developing baby during the first 3 months of pregnancy k. Fetus – the developing baby after the first 3 months of pregnancy l. Ovulation – release of an egg by the ovary m. Umbilicus – connects the placenta to the embryo n. Womb – the uterus o. Placenta – passes O2 (oxygen) and nutrients to the embryo by way of the umbilical cord p. Amniotic Fluid – protects the fetus in the sack q. Afterbirth – contains the placenta, remains of amniotic sack and is delivered after the birth of the baby r. Hysterectomy – removal of the uterus s. Fallopian tubes – passageway that connects the ovaries to the uterus where the egg gets fertilized t. Breech birth – baby born backwards u. Premature – baby born before 9 months v. Caesarian – operation to deliver the baby through the lower abdomen w. Hymen – membrane in the vagina which is associated with virginity Both a. Coitus – intercourse b. Copulation – intercourse c. Climax – highest point of sexual arousal d. Conception – the sperm fertilizes the egg cell e. Fertilization – the sperm fertilizes the egg cell f. Masturbation – sexual self stimulation g. Sterility – unable to reproduce h. Urethra – passageway through which urine leaves the body
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Syphilis – STD that in rare cases, could be transmitted by kissing Genes – carry on genetic traits in our sex cells Chromosomes – determines heredity, and are in our cell nuclei Non-prescription contraceptive methods (* indicates very unreliable) i. Abstinence (no sexual contact) ii. Condom iii. Female condom iv. Withdrawal * (pulling out at the last second) v. Rhythm * (checking the calendar) vi. Spermacides m. Examples of Hormonal Contraceptive Methods i. The “pill” ii. Patch iii. Deprovera injections iv. Nova ring v. Norplant implant