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RSE year 8
Reproductive System
Term | Definition |
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Reproductive System | A system of organs and structures in the body that are responsible for producing and developing offspring. |
Puberty | A stage in development where a person's body begins to mature sexually and they become capable of reproduction. |
Menstruation | The monthly shedding of the uterine lining, which occurs in females who have reached reproductive age. |
Ovulation | The process by which an egg is released from the ovary and becomes available for fertilization. |
Fertilisation | The process by which a sperm cell and an egg cell combine to form a zygote, which develops into a fetus. |
Contraception | Methods used to prevent unintended pregnancy, such as barrier methods or hormonal contraception. |
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) | An infection that is spread through sexual contact, such as genital herpes or chlamydia. |
HIV/AIDS | A viral infection that attacks the immune system, leading to AIDS, which is a collection of symptoms that occur when the immune system is severely compromised. |
Gender Identity | A person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not match the sex they were assigned at birth. |
Consent | Agreement given freely and voluntarily by a person to engage in sexual activity. |
Cell | The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, which is typically microscopic and consists of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane. |