What is the vulva? The vulva (female pubis) is the external area of the female genitals. It is one of the primary sexual organs of women. The vulva includes: the mons pubis or mons veneris: the fatty pad over the symphysis region the labia majora (labia majora) the labia minora (labia minora) the clitoris (clit) … Vulva: Anatomy & Function
Brief overview Bacteria – Definition: microscopic unicellular organisms without a cell nucleus Are bacteria living organisms? Yes, because they fulfill necessary criteria (such as metabolism, growth, reproduction). bacterial reproduction: asexual by cell division bacterial diseases: e.g. tetanus, diphtheria, whooping cough, scarlet fever, chlamydial infection, gonorrhea, bacterial tonsillitis, bacterial pneumonia, bacterial otitis media, salmonellosis, listeriosis, tuberculosis, … Bacteria: Structure, Reproduction, Illnesses
Senium is the last stage of a person’s life and the final stage of natural aging. It is considered a degenerative phase in which physical and mental abilities decline – to the point where the aging person may die from it. What is the senium? Senium is the last stage of a person’s life and … Senium: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Humans reach sexual maturity in early puberty. Physically, boys and girls are then able to have children of their own. Sexual maturity focuses on physical maturity, but not mental maturity. What is sexual maturity? The achievement of sexual maturity manifests itself differently in boys and girls and is usually reached between the ages of 11 … Sexual Maturity: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
In the early 18th century, the term heterosexuality was coined by Karl Maria Kertbeny. It is composed of the Greek “heteros” and the Latin “sexus”, thus explaining the word formation from the parts “the other, the unequal” in connection with the male and female sex. This is also how the definition of homosexuality came about, … Heterosexuality: Function, Role & Diseases
Menopause usually occurs in women between the ages of 45 and 60. During this time, the body’s production of sex hormones decreases and the ability to reproduce recedes. At the same time, but also four to five years earlier, more or less pronounced complaints such as hot flashes, sweating and emotional changes can cause problems. … Menopause: Climacteric
In the past, especially in the German-speaking world, the term gender referred exclusively to the biological differences between men and women. Meanwhile, the need to include psychological and social aspects of gender has been recognized. In the context of gender research, the transitional forms of gender are increasingly being considered. Increasingly, the picture is emerging … Gender: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The term spermatogenesis is used to describe sperm formation. It begins at the onset of puberty and is a prerequisite for reproduction. What is spermatogenesis? Spermatogenesis is when the male germ cells are formed. These are known as sperm cells. Spermatogenesis is where the male germ cells are formed. These are known by the name … Spermatogenesis: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Meiosis refers to a form of cell division in which, in addition to cell division, the diploid chromosome set is reduced to a haploid chromosome set so that the newly formed cells each have only one set of chromosomes. In the human organism, meiosis serves to generate haploid germ cells, which have a single set … Meiosis: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
DNA damage can be caused by a variety of causes such as UV radiation. This damage is then repaired by a variety of DNA repair mechanisms so that subsequent protein biosynthesis, which is necessary fϋr all processes in the body, can proceed smoothly. What is DNA repair? DNA consists of a double strand and is … DNA Repair: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
By the cremasteric reflex, physicians mean the polysynaptic external reflex of the cremasteric muscle that moves the testes upward in response to stimuli. The reflex is exhaustible and may therefore be absent due to age physiology. Abnormal reflex behavior of the cremaster muscle, on the other hand, may also indicate spinal cord lesions. What is … Cremasteric Reflex: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The ultralong feedback mechanism is a feedback process in the human body that is particularly important for hormone balance. One such self-regulating feedback loop is, for example, the interplay between the thyroid hormone and the thyrotropin (TSH) it releases. If this feedback loop is disturbed, it results in diseases such as Graves’ disease, an autoimmune … Ultralong Feedback Mechanism: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
