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7th Grade
05/31/2009

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what is a synonym for chlamydia?
Definition
gonnorhea
Term
what kind of pathogen (germ) is chlamydia?
Definition
bacteria
Term
what symptoms are there for chlamydia?
Definition
discharge, burning or pain w/, urination
Term
whart are the long-term effects of chlamydia?
Definition
sterility and PID
Term
what is sterility?
Definition
you can't have children
Term
what are the treatment or cure for chlamydia?
Definition
antibiotics
Term
What are other important fact/prevention of chlamydia?
Definition
it is the most common STI, 1 of 4 sexually active teens have this, and 75% of women have no visible symptoms
Term
what kind of pathogen (germ) is Genital Herpes II?
Definition
Virus
Term
what symptoms are there for Genital Herpes II?
Definition
blisters and sores in the genital area
Term
What are the long-term effects of Genital Herpes II?
Definition
Increases risk of cancer
Term
What treatment or cure is there for Genital Herpes II?
Definition
none (no cure); but you can treat the symptoms
Term
what are other important fact/prevention of Genital Herpes II?
Definition
1 of 5 adults have this, 1 million new cases
Term
If sexual harassment occurs in school between students, it is illegal and the school is responsible. T/F?
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true
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If a girl behaves or dresses in sexy way, she is asking to be harrased. T/F?
Definition
false
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Most girls enjoy getting sexual attention at school. T/F?
Definition
false
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most girls use sex appeal to get what they want at school. T/F?
Definition
false
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most boys enjoy getting sexual attention at school. T/F?
Definition
false
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Sexual harrassment is:
Definition
UNWELCOME sexual behavior that makes a student feel uncomfortable or unsafe
Term
Sexual harrassment is really about __________. Nobody ____________ to be harrassed.
Definition
power; wants
Term
"In the eye of the beholder" means it is not the ____________ of the person (harrasser) but how it makes the __________ feel.
Definition
intent; victim
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Sexual Harrasment comes in many forms... it may be:
Definition
Physical, Verbal, and Non-verbal
Term
give an example of a physical sexual harrassment
Definition
Standing in somone's way, or standing too close; bumping into someone or brushing against the person on purpose; patting, hugging or kissing; grabbing touching or pinching
Term
give an example of Verbal sexual harrassment
Definition
threats; insults (comments about a person's body; sexual jokes, suggestions, or remarks.
Term
give an example of non-verbal sexual harrassment.
Definition
staring at someone's body (sexual pictures or drawings)
Term
Flirting occurs between people who are __________ in power. Harrassment makes one person feel __________________ and _______________.
Definition
equal; uncomfortable; unsafe
Term
You can fight sexual harrasment by:
talking to ___________ about it; _________ down what happened; inform the harasser how their actions make you feel. Ex. "i don't want you to do that to me anymore." ; avoid being ________ withthe harasser; talk to an _________ you can ___________.
Definition
friends; write; alone; adult; trust
Term
if the harrasment happens again, file a ___________ ____________.
Definition
formal; complaint
Term
define: vagina
Definition
where menstrual flow leaves the body: where the penis enters the female body during intercourse
Term
define: ovary
Definition
makes hormones and stores egg cells
Term
define: uterus
Definition
where a fertilized egg implants and fetus develops
Term
define: fallopian tube
Definition
where egg and sperm meet: FERTILIZATION OCCURS HERE
Term
where do the fertilization in a woman's body occur?
Definition
fallopian tube
Term
define: urethra
Definition
urine leaves the bladder and passes through this
Term
define: cervix
Definition
opening to the uterus
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define: prostate gland
Definition
allows semen or urine to pass (valve like)
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define: urethra
Definition
urine and semen pass through this
Term
define: scrotum
Definition
where the testicle are housed
Term
define: testicle
Definition
sperm and hormones are made here
Term
define: penis
Definition
the sensitive external organ that enters the vagina
Term
define: vas deferens
Definition
sperm are carried from the testicle by this
Term
what are the parts of the female reproductive system?
Definition
cervix; ovary; fallopian tube; uterus; bladder; ureter; urethra; vagina
Term
what are the parts of the male reproductive system?
Definition
bladder; vas deferens; penis; urethra; testicle; scrotum; prostate gland; seminal vesicle; ureter
Term
which method of preventing preganancy is 100% effective?
Definition
abstinence
Term
hormonal contraceptives are drugs that prevent the release or implanation of the ______.
Definition
eggs
Term
withdrawl is an ineffective way to prevent pregnancy because some ________ are released before ejaculation
Definition
sperm
Term
which failure rate is always higher, the perfect or typical failure rate? explain your choice.
Definition
typical; inconsistent or inconsistant rate
Term
20 of 100 teen couples who use condoms for contraception will get ____________ each year.
Definition
pregnant
Term
what form of contraception helps reduce the risk of contracting an STD? how does it reduce the risk?
Definition
condum; prevent sement from entering the body
Term
why would wearing two condoms increase the chance of pregnancy?
Definition
they both rip because of friction
Term
what kind of pathogen (germ) is genital warts HPV?
Definition
Virus
Term
what kind of pathogen (germ) is genital warts HPV?
Definition
Virus
Term
what are the symptoms of genital warts HPV?
Definition
warts look like cauliflower (extreme)
Term
what are the long-term effects of genital warts?
Definition
cervical cancer (women)
Term
what are the treatment or cure for genital warts?
Definition
freeze, surgery, laser; vaccine for women; NO cure, TREAT symptoms
Term
what are the important fact/prevention of genital warts?
Definition
1 of 4 adults have this disease
Term
what are the important fact/ prevention of HIV/AIDS?
Definition
1 of 2 people in Africa have this; HIV/AIDS are spread by 1. blood 2. semen 3. vaginal secretions 4. breast milk
Term
what kind of pathogen (germ) is Pubic lice (CRABS)?
Definition
parasite
Term
what are the symptoms of pubic lice?
Definition
intense itching in pubic area; spots of blood in underwear
Term
long-term effects of pubic lice:
Definition
scarring (possible); (majority seek treatment A.S.A.P.
Term
what are the treatment or cure for pubic lice?
Definition
wash clothing, etch.; precribed/non-prescribed shampoos
Term
what are the imiportant fact/prevention of pubic lice?
Definition
it is NOT an STI
Term
what kind of pathogen (germ) are HIV/AIDS?
Definition
virus
Term
what are the symptoms of HIV/AIDS?
Definition
flu-like
Term
what are the long-term effects of HIV/AIDS?
Definition
weakening of immune system; (sooner) death
Term
what are the treatment or cure of HIV/AIDS?
Definition
antiviral medications; medical marijuana
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