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What are the different types of sexual activities that can transfer infections?

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  • oral sex
  • vaginal sex
  • anal sex
  • skin-to-skin contact for some
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In what ways can infections be transferred through exchange of bodily fluids?

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  • blood
  • semen
  • vaginal secretions
  • saliva
  • breast milk
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What are some bacterial types of STI’s?

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  • chlamydia
  • gonorrhea
  • syphilis
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What are some viral types of STI’s?

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  • HPV (genital warts)
  • HIV
  • Herpes
  • Hepatitis B
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What are some parasitic types of STI’s?

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  • pubic lice (“crabs”)

- trichomoniasis

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What is HIV?

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A virus that causes AIDS and weakens the immune system leaving it vulnerable to other infections.

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What are signs and symptoms of HIV?

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-can have it without symptoms for years

  • frequent fevers
  • sore throat
  • headaches
  • diarrhea
  • nausea/vomiting
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What is Hepatitis B?

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A viral infection that damages the liver and can be transmitted through the exchange of bodily fluids.

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Signs and symptoms of Hepatitis B?

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  • pain in abdomen
  • skin or whites of your eyes look yellowish
  • urine a strange colour

-sometimes no symptoms at all

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Which two STIs have vaccinations?

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HPV and Hepatitis B

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Define testosterone

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male hormone

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Define fetus

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the last 7 months of prenatal development

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Define semen

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fluid ejaculated from the penis

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Define fertilization

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when the sperm cell joins the egg cell

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Define erection

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when the penis becomes enlarged with blood and hardens

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Define prostate gland

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adds a chemical fluid to the semen

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Define ovaries

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glands that produce the egg cells and hormones

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Define egg cells

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cells produced in the ovaries

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Define cervix

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entrance to the uterus

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Define seminal vesicle

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adds a sugary fluid to semen

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Define testes

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organ that produces sperm

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Define vas deferens

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tube that carries sperm from testes

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Define ejaculation

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when the semen leaves the penis

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Define puberty

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begins at about ages 12 or 13

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Define scrotum
sac that regulates the temperature of the testes
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Define vagina
female organ of intercourse; birth canal
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Define fallopian tubes
where a nature ovum is released for fertilization
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Define embryo
first two months of development in the uterus
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Define estrogen
a hormone produced in the ovaries
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Define uterus
nourishes and protects the fertilized ovum from conception until birth
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Define labia
folds of skin outside the vagina
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Define epididymis
stores sperm cells
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Define urethra
brings urine and semen out of the body brought the penis
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Define clitoris
female erectile tissue between labia
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Define sperm cells
cells produced in the testes
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Define placenta
organ that nourishes the fetus
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Define endometrium
the thickened lining of the uterus
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What is endometriosis?
When the endometrium migrates and grows in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, the uterus or the lining of the pelvic cavity
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What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?
an infection of the fallopian tubes, ovaires, and the surrounding areas od the pelvis
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What are STDs?
sexually transmitted disease/infections
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What are some pregnancy signs?
- missed period - nausea/vomiting (morning sickness) - craves - sore nipples/breasts - unusual mood swings
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Risks associated with teenage pregnancy?
- lack of prenatal care - premature birth - postpartum depression - problems with delivery
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