FN 203 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin, Toxic Shock Syndrome, Sexually Transmitted Infection
30 Oct 2016
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Sexual intimacy can be rewarding but risky. Sexual health is a state of optimal well-being related to sexuality. College students (18-25) at greater risk of health issues. Only half of college students report getting information on hivs. Physical: safe sex reduces chances of transmitting sexually transmitted infections. Spiritual: sexuality can uplift soul, allowing for connection with something. Intellectual: meeting of minds as well as bodies. Environmental: responsible sexuality increases awareness of our impact on others. Endocrine system: group of ductless glands that produce hormones and secrete them directly into the blood for transport to target organs. Besides sex organs, male and females have identical endocrine systems. Hypothalamus: pea sized section of the brain (gnrh) Pituitary gland: gonadotropins, turns glands on and off in response to messages. Ovaries - sex hormones for women: estrogen (secondary sex characteristics) and progesterone (stimulates uterus, prepares for arrival of fertilized egg) Testes and adrenal glands - sex hormone for men: testosterone (secondary sex characteristics)
