sexual health unit test review
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What are contraceptives?
Methods used to prevent pregnancy.
What is consent?
Agreement between participants to engage in sexual activity.
What is anatomy in the context of sexual health?
The structure of male and female reproductive systems.
What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?
Infections most commonly spread through sexual contact.
What are the three ways to get an STI?
• Sexual intercourse (oral, vaginal, anal) • Blood to blood contact • Sharing needles.
What bodily fluids can transmit STIs?
• Blood • Sperm • Saliva • Vaginal fluid • Breast milk.
What is the difference between bacterial and viral STIs?
Bacterial STIs can be treated and cured and viral STIs can be treated but not cured.
What is Chlamydia?
Bacterial 2 Points: • The most common bacterial STI. • 50% have no symptoms in both males and females.
What is Gonorrhea?
Bacterial 2 Points : • Affects cervix, uretha, rectum, throat and sometimes eyes. • Often no symptoms, especially in females.
What is Syphilis?
Bacterial 2 Points • You can die from it. • Progresses in three stages: Primary, Secondary, Latent.
What is Genital Herpes (HSV)?
Viral 2 Points: • Two types: HSV-1 and HSV-2. • Causes painful sores and blisters.
What is Hepatitis B (HBV)?
Viral 2 Points: • infection with no cure but preventable by vaccination. • Leads to liver damage, cirrhosis, and cancer.
What is HIV/AIDS?
Viral 2 Points: • Destroys immune system and is present in blood, semen, vaginal secretions and breastmilk. • HIV turns to AIDS if left untreated.
What is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)?
Viral 2 Points: • The most common viral STI. • low risk = genital warts high risk = cancer of cervix
What are the 3 types of bacterial STIs?
Clamydia, Gonerrhea, and Syphilis.
What are the 4 types of viral STIs?
Genital Herpes (HSV), Hepatitis B (HBV), Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), and HIV/AIDs.
What are Pubic Lices?
Parasitic 2 Points: • Small crab-like insects. • Bite onto the host.
What are Scabies?
Parasitic 2 Points: • Burrow and lay eggs under the skin. • Can live 1-3 days without human contact.
What are three ways to boost one’s immune system?
• Healthy diet • Outdoor activities • Sleeping 8-11 hours a day
What is the pill?
Hormonal Method 2 points: • Contains Estrogen and progestin. • Stops the release of eggs (ovulation).
What is the patch?
Hormonal Method 2 points: • Applied directly to the skin (not breasts). • Replaced every week.
What is a Vaginal Ring?
Hormonal Method 2 points: • A ring that women insert into the vagina themselves. • Replace once a month.
What is the shot/injection?
Hormonal Method 2 points: • A needle injected into the upper arm. • Shot given every 3 months by a doctor.
What are condoms?
Barrier Method 2 points: • Made from latex or plastic. • They prevent the exchange of bodily fluids.