Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

In this chapter, we discuss both the similarities and the differences in the anatomy, physiology, and sexual response of females. This chapter introduces the sexual structures and function of women's bodies, including hormones and the menstrual cycle. We also look at models of sexual arousal and response, the relationship of these women's experiences of sex, and the role of orgasm.

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Across 3. center of sexual arousal in the female 6. thin membrane containing a relatively large number of blood vessels that partially covers vaginal opening 7. reflex that occurs when blood flow to the pelvis reaches a peak and is dispersed by rhythmic contractions of the vagina, uterus, and pelvic muscles 10. organ that produces oocytes 12. end of the uterus, opening towards the vagina 13. 2 folds of spongy flesh extending from the mons pubis and enclosing the labia minora, clitoris, urethral opening, and vaginal entrance 14. uterine tubes, or oviducts 17. chemical substances that serve as messengers 20. or Grafenberg spot, located on the front wall of the vagina, erotically sensitive area 21. the area enclosed by the labia minora 22. when women do not menstruate for reasons other than aging 23. encompasses the penis during sexual intercourse so that sperm will be deposited near teh entrance of the uterus and is the birth canal through which an infant is born 24. opening of the rectum

Down 1. a set of severe symptoms associated wtih mentruation 2. inner lining of the uterine walls 4. smaller folds withinin the labia majora that meet above the clitoris to form the clitoral hood 5. uterine cycle 8. pad of fatty tissue that covers the area of the pubic bone about 6 inches below the navel 9. sexual and reproductive organs of both men and women 11. mons pubis, the clitoris, the labia majora, and the labia minora 15. release of an oocyte 16. mammary gland 18. tube through which urine passes 19. womb 20. organ that produces gametes

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