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Psycology 230
Human Sexuality
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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
10/10/2010

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Term
Vulva
Definition
Female External Gentitalia
Term
Muns Veneris
Definition
Fatty cushion resting over the front surface of the pubic bone.
Term
Labia Majora
Definition

Two folds of fatty tissue that extend from the Muns Veneris & meet at the perineum.

 

Fills with blood & enlarges during sexual arousal.

Term
Labia Minora
Definition

Smaller skin folds between the Labia Majora and the Vestibule.

 

Join at the Clitoris to form the Prepuce.

 

Prepuce connects to the clitoral hood.

 

Differs considerably between women in appearance.

Term
Clitoris
Definition

Cylindrical organ made up of erectile tissue.

 

Richly supplied with blood vessels and nerve endings.

 

Only human organ whose sole function is to bring sexual pleasure.

 

Term
Corpus Spongiosum
Definition
Enlarges during arousal.
Term
Glans
Definition

External portion of corpus spongiosum.

 

Highly sensitive to stimulation.

 

Term
Corpus Cavernosa
Definition
Hardens during arousal & creates erection.
Term
Crus
Definition
Connects corpus to cavernosa to pubic bone.
Term
Vestibule 
Definition

The entire region between the labia minora.

 

Term
Vestibule Bulbs
Definition

Portion of corpus spongiosum inside the body.

 

Surrounds vaginal introitus.

 

Term
Urethral Meatus
Definition

The opening of the urethra.

 

Lies between the vagina and the clitoris.

 

Urinary Tract infections.

Term

Vaginal Introitus

 

Definition

First 1/3 of the vagina.

 

Source of lubrication: Movement of industrial fluid due to vasocongestion.

 

High density of nerve endings, sensitive to stimulation.

 

Usually covered at birth by a fold of skin called the hymen.

 

Term
Hymen
Definition

Normally has some sort of perforation (to allow for passage of menses).

 

Highly pliable (easily stretched).

 

Not a good test of virginity.

 

Some women are born without a hymen.

 

Can be broken by many routine activities.

Term
Perineum
Definition

Tissue between the vagina and the anus.

 

Sensitive to stimulation.

Term
Excision
Definition

Removal of clitoris and labia minora.

 

Term
Infibulation
Definition
Fusion of labia majora.
Term
Female Circumcision
Definition

Done to preserve virginity and suppress female sexuality.

 

Over 130 Million women world wide are affected.

Term
Vaginal Canal
Definition

Inner 2/3 of vagina.

 

Largely insensitive to stimulation (very few nerve endings).

 

Normally mildly acidic (pH 5.7).

 

Change in pH can lead to infection.

Term
Bartholin's Gland
Definition

Secretes a few drops of fluid during arousal.

 

Function = unknown.

 

Not a significant amount of lubrication.

Term
Skene's Gland
Definition

Produces fluid (adds lubrication).

 

1-5% produces female ejaculation.

 

 

Term
Grafenberg's spot "G" spot
Definition

Located in lower 1/3 front part of vagina.

 

About the size of a dime.

 

Stimulation can lead to arousal, orgasm and ejaculation for some.

Term
Uterus
Definition

Thick walled muscular organ located between the bladder and the rectum.

 

Source of menstrual fluid & site for implantation and fetal development.

Term
Perimetrium
Definition
Outer layer made of thin tissue.
Term
myometrium
Definition

Muscular middle layer, contracts to expel menstrual fluid, push fetus, contracts during orgasm.

 

 

Term
Endometrium
Definition
Inner layer, rich lining, that builds up for implantation then sloughs off during menstruation.
Term
Cervix
Definition

Opening to the uterus (top end of vagina).

 

Elongates during arousal & intercourse (to dip into seminal pool).

 

Dilates during labor to allow passage of fetus.

 

allows the passage of mucus which changes based on fertility.

Term

Fallopian Tubes

 

Definition

4 inch tubules extending off the uterus towards the ovaries.

 

Curve to form a trumpet shaped end called the infunibulum.

 

Has finger-like projections, called fimbriae, which sweep the ovum into the fallopian tubes.

 

Where fertilization occurs.

 

Term
Ovaries
Definition

2 almond shape structures on either side of the uterus.

 

Produce ova and manufacture hormones.

Term
Female Puberty
Definition

Begins around the age of 8.

 

Lasts 3-5 years.

Term
Estrogen
Definition

leads to the development of secondary sex characteristics:

Breast development

pubic/underarm hair

widening of the hips

increase in fat deposits

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