Transcript Male Reproductive System Key Terms

Male
Reproductive
System
Must know these
terms:
1) Vas deferens
2) Bladder
3) Scrotum
4) Testes
5) Urethra
Male Reproductive System
Key Terms
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Sperm- sex cell that is produced by the
testes & that is needed to fertilize an egg
Semen- fluid made up of sperm & other
secretions from the male reproductive
organs
Egg (ovum)- sex cell that is produced by the
ovaries & that can be fertilized by sperm
Fertilization- sperm & egg join to create a
new human life
Female Reproductive System Key
Terms
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Ovary- female reproductive organ that produces eggs &
the hormones estrogen & progesterone
Vagina- female reproductive organ that connects the
outside of the body to the uterus & receives sperm during
reproduction
Fallopian tubes- transports an egg from the ovary to the
uterus
Uterus- female reproductive organ that provides a place to
support a developing human
Urethra- The transport tube leading from the bladder to
discharge urine outside the body. In men is also carries
semen.
Menstrual cycle- monthly series of hormone-controlled
changes that prepare the uterine lining for a pregnancy
Menstrual Cycle (Period)
Risk of Adolescent Sexual
Activity
Sexually Transmitted
Diseases Key Terms
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Sexually transmitted disease (STD)- an
infectious disease that is spread by
sexual contact
Epidemic- occurrence of more cases of
a disease than expected
Asymptomatic- showing no signs of a
disease or disorder even though an
infection or disease is present
2 Risks of Sexual Activity
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Unplanned pregnancy
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Common Questions About Being
Pregnant
Myths & Truths About The Ways
Pregnancy Can Occur
Statistics on Sexually
Transmitted Diseases
Abstinence
Serious problems STDs
can cause
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Serious illness
Brain damage
Cancer
Infertility- inability to have children
Death
4 High Risk Behaviors
Puts Teens at Risk for STDs
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Being Sexually Active
Having more than one sexual partner
Having a sexual partner who has had
multiple sexual partners
Using alcohol or drugs
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Abstinence- the
only 100% way to
prevent unplanned
pregnancy & STDs
Preventing STDs
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Practice Abstinence
Stay away from alcohol & drugs
Learn the facts about STDs, & use
those facts to make good decisions
Choose friends who influence you in
a positive way
Respect yourself
4 Ways STDs are Spread
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Any type of sexual activity that brings an
uninfected person in contact with body
fluids from an infected person
Any sexual activity that results in contact
between one person’s genitals & another
person’s skin or mucous membranes, in
which one of the persons is already infected
with an STD
Direct contact with open sores
Mother to her baby before birth, during
birth, or during breast feeding
Babies & STDs
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Miscarriage
Blindness – bacteria infects baby’s
eyes as the baby passes through the
birth canal
– Antibiotic eye drops
Common STDs Key Terms
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Chlamydia- bacterial STD that infects the
reproductive organs & that causes a mucous
discharge
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)- inflammation of
the upper female reproductive tract that is caused
by the migration of a bacterial infection from the
vagina
Gonorrhea- STD that is caused by a bacterium that
infects mucous membranes, including the genital
mucous membranes
Syphilis- bacterial STD that causes ulcers or
chancres; if untreated, it can lead to mental &
physical disabilities & premature death
Human Papiloma Virus (HPV)- group of viruses that
can cause genital warts in males & females & can
cause cervical cancer in females
Bacterial STDs
Treatment- Antibiotics
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Chlamydia
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Chlamydia- bacterial STD that infects the
reproductive organs & that causes a mucous
discharge
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Symptoms
-Pain during urination
-Penis discharge & vaginal
discharge & bleeding
If untreated
-Infertility
-Pelvic pain
-Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
-Injure reproductive organs
-blindness in infants
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)inflammation of the upper female reproductive tract that
is caused by the migration of a bacterial infection from
the vagina
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Pain in abdoben/pelvic
Vaginal discharge
Long & painful menstual cycles
Painful urination
Fever
Nausea
If untreated
– Scars in fallopian tubes or
uterus- infertility
– Chronic pelvic pain
Gonorrhea- STD that is caused by a
bacterium that infects mucous membranes,
including the genital mucous membranes
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Symptoms
– Painful urination
– Discharge from penis &
discharge or bleeding from
vagina
– Pain in pelvic area
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If untreated
– PID
– Scars urethra/painful
urination
– Swelling testicles/infertility
– Blindness
– Joint infection
Syphilis- bacterial STD that causes ulcers
or chancres; if untreated, it can lead to mental
& physical disabilities & premature death
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Symptoms
– Phase 1-painless ulcer or chancre
– Phase 2-fever, rash, swollen lymph
nodes, joint pain, muscle aches
– Phase 3-heart & nervous system
damage, blindness, loss of mental
abilities, death
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Mental & physical disabilities
Premature death
Severe mental disabilities
Deafness
Death
Viral STDs
No Cures
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Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Genital Herpes
Hepatitis
Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV)
Human Papiloma Virus (HPV)- group
of viruses that can cause genital warts in males
& females & can cause cervical cancer in
females
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Symptoms
– Genital/anal warts
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Treatment
– Surgical removal, freezing or
medication for warts but will
often return
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If untreated
– High risk of cervical cancer
– Increased risk of developing
genital cancers
Genital Herpes
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Symptoms
-Type 1-cold sores
& blisters
-Type 2-mild or no
symptoms
If untreated
– Infections of liver,
brain, skin, eyes, &
mouth
– Death
Hepatitis
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Hepatitis B & C are STD’s
Symptoms- tired, muscle aches, fever,
loss of appetite, dark urine
Treatment- liver transplant, vaccine for
B
If untreated- liver damage, failure,
cancer, premature death
STDs Caused by Parasites
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Pubic Lice-crawl on the skin & lay
eggs on the hairs-spread by skin
to skin contact
Scabies-tiny mites that burrow
into the skin of an infected
person, skin to skin contact
Trichomoniasis-protozoan, single
celled animal that is little larger
that a bacterium
5 things person should do if
they think they have an STD
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Seek medical help right away
Complete the full course of
medication
Have follow-up testing done
Avoid all sexual activity while being
treated
Notify all sexual partners