PSY354H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Epididymis, Hymen, Semen
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Taner stages of development: the differences in maturation in sexual areas, distinguishing features is enlarging of sexual features and also the amount of axillary hair (pubic hair) Removal of pubic hair: socially and culturally diverse, choice to remove pubic hair depends on age. Disadvantage of pubic hair: can carry crab lice. Significant decrease in pubic lice but other sti measures remain high: as pubic hair removal increase, the frequency of pubic lice decreases, however sti/std remains the same and in some cases can increase. Vaginal bacteria and fungi: lactobacilli: maintain ph of 4-5 in vagina (acidic), this helps reduce the growth of harmful bacteria, fungal organisms: candida albicans, over growth causes candidiasis which is a yeast function. Also the source of menstruation: myometrium: smooth muscular layer, important role in delivery of fetus, contractions of this layer is known as cramps during your period. Important for birth because it exposes the uterine lining: outer perimetrium: holds the above two layers.
