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•4 million couples, 1.5 million gay/lesbian couples
•Why?
–Increase in premarital sex acceptance
–Increase in available contraception
–Waiting longer to marry
–More divorced people
~Less stable than married relationships
~Does not lead to a happier, longer marriage |
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| Ovulation-what is it and when does it occur? |
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| Occurs 14 days before first day of menstrual flow, 1.Egg matures and is released (viable 1-4 days) |
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| sexual response, an accumulation of blood and semen in the genital region that, if not released through ejaculation, cause an uncomfortable pressure -- it happens to women too |
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–Chronic disease, involving endometrial tissue
–Normally, this tissue is only found in uterus
–In endometriosis, endometrial-like tissue is found outside the uterus
–Symptoms: heavy bleeding, severe cramps, backaches, pain in lower abdomen or pelvic area
–As many as 25-50% infertile women have endometriosis |
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| the slow relaxation of the muscles after voluntary contraction or electrical stimulation. |
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Fertilized egg fails to implant in uterus
–Usually implanted in fallopian tubes |
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| Absorption through the stomach and intestines |
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| medicine that makes ppl sick when they drink alcohol so that they don't drink alcohol |
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| Delirium tremens, is it serious?- |
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•occur 2-10 days after drinking has stopped
–Initially anxious, then confused, sleepless, nightmares, excessive sweating, prolonged depression
–Increased pulse rate, fever, hallucinations, terror, shaking
–Can be fatal (shock, cardiac and pulmonary arrest) |
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| - ltetrahydrocannabinol) – psychoactive substance in marijuana, determines the intensity of the “high” |
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Diminished effect after repeated use
–as defined by either of the following:
•a need for markedly increased amounts of the substance to achieve intoxication or desired effect
•markedly diminished effect with continued use of the same amount of substance |
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lStimulate CNS
lNervous, jittery, increased energy
lCocaine, crack
lAmphetamines
lMethamphetamine, ice or crank
lHigh doses: hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, aggressive and antisocial behavior
lSome are used medically (example Ritalin) |
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| relationship with addict, enables them to be an addict, provides food/money/…… |
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| cancer causing, over 40 in 2nd hand smoke, tar |
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| pouch containing 2 testes, helps regulate temperature of testes |
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| AG-secretes fluid that nourishes sperm (30% of semen) |
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| What percentage of adults in the U.S. will marry within their lifetime?- |
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| What factor is most likely to increase the chances of a successful relationship? |
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| Children brought up in single parent homes are more at risk for what health and life outcomes? |
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•Lower academic achievement
•More depression
•Greater drug and alcohol abuse
•Premarital sex and being arrested
•Lower levels of parental involvement
•Less likely to attend college
•More likely to be a single parent themselves
•Lower scores on self concept, social competence, psychological adjustment, and long term health |
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| What are some health and life outcomes that divorcees are more likely to experience than those happily married? |
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•Lower levels of psychological well-being
•More health problems
•Greater risk of mortality
•More social isolation
•Less satisfying sex lives
•Greater levels of depression and alcohol use |
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| What are the stages of the sexual response cycle? |
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Excitement
Stimulated, sex flush
Plateau
Excitement builds, pre-ejaculatory fluid may occur
Orgasmic
Resolution
Involuntary relaxation |
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| How can women decrease their risk of having a baby born with neural tube defects such as spina bifida?- |
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| don't drink while pregnant |
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| Conception: On average, how many mature eggs will a women release in her lifetime?- |
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| When is gender determined?- |
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| Where does fertilization usually occur?- |
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| What percentage of semen is sperm?- |
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| What are the female sex hormones?- |
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| How can parents decrease the risk of SIDS?- |
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| back to sleep, don't smoke |
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| Is douching recommended for women?- |
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| When was abortion made legal in the United States?- |
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| What active ingredients are in birth control pills?- |
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| How does aging affect one’s sexuality?- |
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Sexual enjoyment does NOT decline with age
Sexual frequency does decline with age
Males Issues: decrease in testosterone, fertility into 80’s, longer time until erection, less force with ejaculation, decrease in amount of semen
Female Issues: menopause, fertility lost ~50 years, estrogen slowly decreases…vaginal dryness, hot flashes, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, mood swings |
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| What are some common causes of infertility?- |
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| Does a condom protect a person from ALL STDs?- |
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| How much alcohol is generally metabolized within one hour?- |
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| What care should you provide if you come into contact with someone who has become unconscious after drinking?- |
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Call 911
Stay with victim
Place victim on side |
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| What influence does eating (food in stomach) have on alcohol absorption?- |
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| What organ is the main sight for alcohol metabolism (oxidation)?- |
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| What does “moderate” alcohol consumption refer to?- |
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What is it?
Men <2 drink/day
Women <1 drink/day
Provides little, if any, benefit for young people regarding heart disease
May lower CVD risk for men over 45 and women over 55
There are other ways to lower risk |
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| What is the most common definition of binge drinking? - |
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| Definition: consuming 5 or more drinks in a row/in one setting for males and 4 or more for females |
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| What are some factors that influence a person’s BAC?- |
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Body weight
% body fat
Concentration of alcohol
Rate of consumption
Number of drinks
Amount of enzyme alcohol hydrogenase
Body size
Gender
Presence of food
One’s mood, expectations
Carbonation of drink |
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| What are the fetal effects of smoking during pregnancy?- |
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Nicotine & carbon monoxide deprive fetus of oxygen
Accounts for 50,000 miscarriages and 4,600 infant deaths in U.S. a year
Increased risk of miscarriage, still born babies, premature babies, & low birth weight babies |
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| What are the fetal effects of smoking during pregnancy for the newborn? |
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Increased risk of SIDS
Increased risk of asthma |
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| What are the physiological effects of the stimulant nicotine?- |
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| What is the 5-year survival rate for lung cancer that has spread?- |
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| What are the hallmark features of addition, as discussed in class?- |
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Compulsion (obsessive preoccupation) with behavior & need to perform it
Loss of control
Negative consequences
Denial |
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| How does tobacco use worsen one’s risk for cardiovascular disease?- |
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***^ blood pressure
^ Atherosclerosis
Decreases HDL
Decreases oxygen to heart
***Platelet adhesiveness
***Irregular heart rhythms
Quitting after one year: risk of CVD decreases by 50%
After 15 years, risk is similar to that of non-smoker
***Stroke risk increases also |
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liver slowly deteriorates, caused by alcohol, obesity, and hepatitis C. effects= scars on liver affect ability to * control infections
* remove bacteria and toxins from the blood
* process nutrients, hormones, and drugs
* make proteins that regulate blood clotting
* produce bile to help absorb fats—including cholesterol—and fat-soluble vitamins |
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Birth defects noted in some children of women who consumed alcohol during pregnancy
Leading known cause of birth defects
Effects may include: low birth weight, facial abnormalities, and heart problems. Also learning disabilities and mental retardation
Affects 1 or 2 births per 1,000
Many cases go undetected
No amount is safe!!! |
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| Pelvic inflammatory disease- |
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Infection of uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries
Caused by micro-organisms (STIs)
May scar fallopian tubes and lead to infertility, ectopic pregnancies
***Symptoms: ab/pelvic pain, abnormal discharge, bleeding, pain during intercourse
***Douching-NOT recommended |
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Chronic disease, involving endometrial tissue
Normally, this tissue is only found in uterus
In endometriosis, endometrial-like tissue is found outside the uterus
Symptoms: heavy bleeding, severe cramps, backaches, pain in lower abdomen or pelvic area
As many as 25-50% infertile women have endometriosis |
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Respiratory disorder from smoking
Alveoli are destroyed
***Difficult to obtain oxygen and remove carbon dioxide
Breathing is difficult
***Heart become enlarged
Irreversible, no cure |
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Respiratory disorder from smoking
Inflammation & infection of airways
Excess mucous
Chronic cough (Smoker’s hack)
Reversible, if quits |
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| What are the immediate effects of Hallucinogens |
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Alters feelings, perceptions & thoughts
Imagine experiences as “real”
LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide)
Increased HR, BP, temperature, muscle tremors, perspiration, chills, headache, nausea, decreased attention span, euphoria, bizarre thoughts |
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| What are the immediate effects of Ecstasy |
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| Increased HR & BP, increased alertness and energy, “dance” for hours |
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| What are the immediate effects of Marijuana |
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| Blood shot eyes, dry mouth, increased thirst & appetite, intensified reactions to sounds, colors, loss of coordination, memory and learning problems, distorted perception, difficulty thinking and problem solving, |
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| What are the immediate effects of Inhalants |
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| dizziness, disorientation, slowed reaction times. |
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| What are the immediate effects of Rohypnol |
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| What are the long term effects of marijuana |
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| Tar & carbon monoxide damage lung, increased lung cancer risk, suppression of immune system, impaired memory, If pregnant: stillbirth, miscarriage & birth defects ; Men: decrease testosterone |
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| What are the long term effects of Hallucinogens |
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| What are some other words for meth? |
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| speed, ice, chalk, meth, crank, crystal |
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