Human Sexuality Between the ages of 9-17 children go through puberty, which marks the beginning of ___________ Puberty occurs as a result of the release of_____________ _______________– male hormone __________&___________ – female hormones Male and female _____________ are responsible for the physical, emotional, and social changes that occur.

Physical Changes The development of sex characteristics _____________________________are directly related to the production of the reproductive cells – _____ for males, and ______ for females __________________________– body hair in both males and females, and the development of breasts and widening of the _____ in the females, and the broadening of the chest and the deepening of the _______ in males

Concerns over physical changes As people reach puberty, there is great variation in the size and shape of people of the same age Initially girls can be much taller than boys Boys voices can “_______” – due to an increase in the size of the larynx Hands and feet may appear large and awkward

Mental changes Brain reaches its adult size and ________ _______________– the act or process of knowing, including both awareness and judgment – and memory both increase. You are able to predict the outcomes of many situations – you look at different ways of _______ problems Your ability to think _________, or think things out, increases Can understand some else’s point of view New interests will develop and career goals may begin to come into focus

Emotional changes Strong emotional feelings can come to surface Emotions and feelings go ___ and ____ quickly May have difficulty in letting others know how they are feeling. This difficulty in communication is a ________________ _______________!

Male Reproductive System During puberty, the ______ _______stimulates the ____________to begin producing the male sex hormone,_____________. Testosterone causes the production of __________– male _____________ Production of sperm and the transfer of it to the female’s body during sexual intercourse are the____________________________________ ______________________________________.

MRS is made up of both internal and external organs. External organs: 1._________________– are two small glands that produce sperm. Testes hang outside of the body in a sac called the __________. This sac protects sperm by keeping the testes at a __________ slightly below normal

2. ___________– external sex organ in which the sperm is delivered to the female’s body. It is composed of spongy tissue that contains many ______ _______. As a result of increased blood flow to the penis it becomes enlarged and erect.

During sexual arousal, a series of _________ ___________, known as ejaculation, can occur. During ejaculation a thick fluid containing sperm, and other secretions from the MRS called __________is propelled from the penis. At birth, the tip of the penis is covered with a fold of skin called __________. _____________– the surgical removal of this.

Internal male reproductive organs Play a role in the delivery of the sperm ____________– carries sperm and urine to the outside of the body (a valve prevents the two fluids from mixing). _____________– located on the outer surface of the testes – sperm mature here _____________– a pair of connecting tubes that receives the sperm from the epididymis As the sperm travels through the vas deferens, they combine with fluids that are produced from other sex glands to form ________. These sex glands are the ________ _______, _________ gland and the prostate gland.

Problems of the male reproductive system 1. ___________– occurs when part of an organ pushes through an opening of a membrane or muscle that usually contains the organ. Inguinal hernia 2. Sterility – ______________________________ Can also be caused from_________ ______, exposure to certain chemicals, smoking or disease. Can be a result of producing___ ____ ______. This can be caused from environmental hazards that damage the sperm making process - exposure to____, ______and ______from motor exhaust

3.___________________– can enlarge for reasons such as infection, a tumor, or old age. When the gland enlarges, it tends to squeeze the urethra, resulting in frequent or difficult urination. 4.______________– twisting of testes so that blood vessels leading to the testes also twists, cutting off the blood supply.

5. Cancer of the Prostate – often a cancer site of _______________________ men. 6. Cancer of the testes - occurs most frequently in males between the ages of ________to_________. Hard lumps, or nodules, on the testes may be a sign of cancer. There may or may not be pain associated with the lumps. _________________of all cases if it is caught early may be cured.

Female Reproductive System The Female Reproductive System stores female reproductive cells called ____. It also nourishes and protects each fertilized ovum from the beginning of pregnancy through _______. 1. ________________– also called the birth canal, is a hollow tube leading from the _____ to the outside of the body. Sperm from the male enter the female reproductive system through the vagina

Females Reproductive Organs 1. Ovaries – two small organs that have two functions:(1)__________________ ________________________________ (2) produces and releases a mature egg (ova) once a month – called ___________ *Female babies are born with approx. _____________immature ova in the ovaries. During puberty, hormones cause the immature ova to mature.

2._________________– two small tubes that carry a released egg from the ovary to the uterus. When an egg is released from the ovary, it moves into the fallopian tubes and finger like projections draw the egg into the uterus. *If ____________ occurs during the time there is an egg in the fallopian tube, sperm may unite with the egg and _________ occurs.

3. __________________is a small, muscular, pear-shaped organ, about the size of a fist. The fertilized egg will develop and grow in the _________________________. The uterus has layers of tissue and a rich supply of blood to protect and nourish the developing fetus. The base of the uterus is called the _________________. It expands during childbirth to allow the passage of the baby.

Menstruation If the ovum does not become fertilized, the lining of the uterus breaks down and is passed out of the vagina. This process is called ___________ and usually lasts 3-5 days. Menstrual cycle, which is the time from the beginning if one menstrual cycle to the onset of the next, is usually a ______________ Onset – usually between the ages of 10 – 15 Can be very _____________at first Can also be affected by poor_______________, ________________ and_______________.

Problems of the FRS Menstrual cramps – Usually mild, lasting for several hours ________ ___, over the counter ________, and light exercise can help P__________ S________ (PMS) is a variety of symptoms that can occur several days to two weeks before the menstrual period. Symptoms – nervous tension, anxiety, irritability, mood swings, ________, bloating

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) –related to _______ use during their menstrual period. Rare but serious disease that may be ____ The presence of a bacterium, staphylococcus aureus, causes the ________. Flu-like symptoms – aching muscles, sore throat, sudden high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting, rash.

Problems that can cause infertility _____________________- leading cause of female infertility. Can be caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) __________________– uterine tissue grows outside the uterus, often appearing on the ovaries, fallopian tubes or in the abdominal cavity _________________: an infection of the fallopian tubes, ovaries and surrounding areas in a woman’s pelvis. It can damage the reproductive organs and is usually caused be sexually transmitted diseases.

Other reproductive disorders Cervix, uterus and ovaries are common sites of____________. Cervical cancer is detected through___________, a test in which samples of cells are taken from the cervix by a doctor. All sexually ______ females should have a yearly Pap smear and all women from the age of 18 and older should also have a yearly Pap smear

Breast self-examination Is an important habit to develop Should be done ______ a month, about a week ______ the start of their menstrual period Should check for anything unusual, such as any ___________ from the nipples, lumps or mass under the skin.