front 1 Abstinence | back 1 the practice of refraining from a specific action or substance |
front 2 Amniotic sac | back 2 the fluid-filled sac that contains and protects a fetus in the uterus |
front 3 Blastocysts | back 3 a crucial early-stage embryo (around day 5-6 post-fertilization) with about 200 cells, featuring an inner cell mass (will become the baby) and an outer layer (trophectoderm, forms the placenta) surrounding a fluid-filled cavity (blastocoel) |
front 4 Chromosomes | back 4 thread-like structures in the nucleus of cells that carry genetic information (DNA) organized into genes, |
front 5 Consent | back 5 Consent is freely given, enthusiastic, ongoing agreement to participate in an activity, meaning a clear "yes" without pressure, coercion, or being impaired, and it can be withdrawn anytime, essential in daily life, legal matters, and especially for sexual activity where it signifies voluntary, informed permission for specific actions. It requires clear communication and capacity, with the absence of resistance not implying consent. |
front 6 Contraceptive | back 6 the use of medicines, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy |
front 7 Dating Violence | back 7 violence committed by a person who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim |
front 8 Estrogen | back 8 a key sex hormone vital for female reproductive health, bone strength, heart health, and cognitive function |
front 9 Fertilization | back 9 the crucial moment when a sperm and an egg (ovum) fuse, combining their genetic material to form a single cell called a zygote, marking the beginning of a new individual and pregnancy |
front 10 Fetus | back 10 an offspring of a human or other mammal in the stages of prenatal development that follow the embryo stage (in humans taken as beginning eight weeks after conception). |
front 11 Harassment | back 11 unwanted, offensive, or intimidating behavior, often repeated, that targets an individual or group, causing distress, humiliation, or fear |
front 12 Healthy Relationships | back 12 built on mutual respect, trust, open communication, and support |
front 13 Menstruation | back 13 the monthly shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium) through the vagina |
front 14 Ovaries | back 14 two small, almond-shaped glands in the female reproductive system, located on either side of the uterus, responsible for producing eggs (ova) and female hormones like estrogen and progesterone, which control menstruation, fertility, and female characteristics |
front 15 Puberty | back 15 the natural process of physical, hormonal, and emotional changes from childhood to adulthood |
front 16 Semen | back 16 the whitish fluid ejaculated from the penis, primarily composed of sperm from the testes and fluids from glands like the seminal vesicles, prostate, and bulbourethral glands |
front 17 Sexual abuse | back 17 involves any unwanted sexual act or contact, including penetration or touching, committed through force, threats, coercion, manipulation, or by taking advantage of someone's incapacity (due to age, unconsciousness, disability, or intoxication) to consent, making it a crime where consent is absent or invalid. Definitions vary slightly by state and federal law, but core elements focus on lack of consent, use of force/fear, or exploiting vulnerability |
front 18 Sexually Transmitted Disease or Infection | back 18 chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, HPV, and HIV |
front 19 Sperm | back 19 male reproductive cells, tiny, tadpole-shaped cells produced in the testes, carrying genetic material (DNA) in their head, powered by mitochondria in the midpiece, and propelled by a tail (flagellum) to swim towards and fertilize an egg for reproduction, forming a crucial part of semen, the fluid ejaculated during sex |
front 20 Testosterone | back 20 primary male sex hormone |
front 21 Zygote | back 21 the first single cell formed when a sperm fertilizes an egg |