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steriod hormones
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the sex hormones and the hormones of the adrenal cortex
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neuropeptide hormones
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chemicals prodected in the brain that influence sexuality and other behavioral functions
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oxytocin
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neuropeptide hormone that is produced int he hypothalamus that influences sexual response and interpersonal attraction
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castration
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surgicla removal of the testes
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orchidectomy
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surgical procedure for removing the testes
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hypogonadism
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impaired hormone production in the testes that results in testosterone deficiency; deisease of endocrine system
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limbic system
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a subcortical brain system composed of several interrelated structures that influences the sexual behavior of humans and other animals
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dopamine
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a neurotransmitter that facilitates sexual arousal and activity
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serotonin
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a neurotransmitter that inhibits sexual arousal and activity
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erogenous zones
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areas of the body that are particularly responsive to sexual stimulation
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primary erogenous zones
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areas of the body that contain dense concentrations of nerve endings
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secondary erogenous zones
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areas or the body that have become erotically senstive through learning and experience
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pheromones
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certain odors produced by the body that relate to reproductive functions
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aphrodisiac
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a substance that allegedly arouses sexual desire and increases the capacity for sexual activity
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anaphrodisiac
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a substance that inhibits sexual desire and behavior
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vasocongetstion
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the engorgement of blood vessels in particular body parts in repsonse to sexual arousal
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myotonia
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muscle tenstion that occurs during sexual arousal
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excitement phase
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Master's and Jonshon's term for the first phase of the sexual response cycle, in which engorgement of the sexual organs and increases in muscle tenstion, heart rate, and blood pressure occur
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sex flush
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a pink or red rash that can appear on the chest or breasts during sexual arousal
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plateau phase
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Masters and Johnson's term for the second phase of the sexual response cycle, in which muscle tenstion, heart rate, blood pressure, and vasocongestion increase
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orgasm
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series of muscular contractsion of the pelvic floor muscles occurring at the peak of sexual arousal
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resolution phase
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the fourth phase of the sexual repsonse cycle as outlined by Masters and Johson, in which the sexual systems return to their nonexcited state
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refractory period
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the period of time following orgasm in the male, durig which he cannot experience another orgasm
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