Questions and Answers
Ova are released from the ovaries each month during the process of _____
Menstruation
What are the male and female reproductive glands called?
Gonads
The female reproductive system produces the female sex cells and the female hormones, _____ and _____
Estrogen, progesterone
The female reproductive system is made up of the _____, fallopian tubes, uterus, _____, the vulva, and the breasts
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The male reproductive system is made up of the _____, testes, scrotum, epididymis, vas deferens, _____ tissue, seminal vesicle, ejaculatory duct, and _____ gland.
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If an ovum is fertilized, it moves into the _____
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What hormone does the male reproductive system produce?
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Every millimeter of semen contains _____ million sperm.
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A man's prostate gland enlarges with age.
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Menopause is a normal change of aging.
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A woman's production of estrogen and progesterone increases as she ages.
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The number and capability of sperm decrease with age.
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It takes less time for an older man to achieve an erection and to reach orgasm.
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As a woman ages, her vaginal walls become drier and thinner, which may cause discomfort during sexual intercourse.
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What is the condition called when the prostate becomes enlarged and causes problems with urination?
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What causes burning with urination and discharge from the penis or vagina?
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What is caused by a virus and cannot be cured, with symptoms including painful red blisters?
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What is the inflammation of the vagina that causes discharge, itching, and pain?
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What discharge is green, cloudy, and pus-like from the tip of the penis and can cause sterility?
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What condition is caused by a virus and may result in genital warts?
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What is caused by bacteria and may present small, painless sores on the penis soon after infection?
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What is caused by protozoa, and symptoms include a green-yellow vaginal discharge?
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What is true of sexual needs as a person ages?
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What should an NA do if she encounters adult residents in a sexual situation?
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Study Notes
Reproductive Systems Overview
- Ova are released from the ovaries each month during menstruation.
- Male and female reproductive glands are called gonads.
Female Reproductive System
- Produces female sex cells and hormones: estrogen and progesterone.
- Composed of ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, vulva, and breasts.
- Hormone production decreases with age; menopause is a normal aging process.
Male Reproductive System
- Comprised of the penis, testes, scrotum, epididymis, vas deferens, erectile tissue, seminal vesicle, ejaculatory duct, and prostate gland.
- Produces the male hormone testosterone.
- Sperm count ranges from 20 to 150 million per milliliter of semen.
Aging and Reproductive Health
- Prostate gland enlarges with age, leading to urinary issues (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - BPH).
- Number and capability of sperm decrease with age.
- Older men may take longer to achieve erection and orgasm; aging can affect sexual function in women, including vaginal dryness.
Sexual Health Issues
- Chlamydia: Bacterial infection causing burning urination, discharge, and lower back pain.
- Genital Herpes: Viral infection with symptoms of itching and painful blisters; incurable.
- Vaginitis: Inflammation causing discharge, itching, and pain in the vagina.
- Gonorrhea: Bacterial infection with green pus-like discharge and potential for sterility if untreated.
- Genital HPV infection: Viral cause of genital warts.
- Syphilis: Bacterial infection resulting in small, painless sores.
- Trichomoniasis: Protozoal infection characterized by green-yellow vaginal discharge with a strong odor.
Sexual Needs Across the Lifespan
- Sexual needs persist throughout life, irrespective of age.
- Respect and privacy should be provided when encountering residents in sexual situations.
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