MABALACAT CITY COLLEGE SOCSCI 101 | UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

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Lesson 3: Physical Self and Sexual Self

Sustainable Development Goals: Learning Materials:

SDG 3- Good Health & Well-Being Objects, devices, tech gadgets, or real
objects for content presentation or
SDG 4- Quality Education student activity.
SDG 11- Sustainable Cities and Communities

SDG 17- Partnerships for the Goal

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the concepts of heredity and maturation;

2. Identify biological and environmental factors that impact

the physical self;

3. Analyze and evaluate issues associated with physical well-

being;

4. Be familiar with the human reproductive system and the

human sexual responses, and behaviors that comprise the
sexual aspect of the self;

5. Explain various sexually transmitted diseases and infections,

and

6. Explain how one can manifest responsible sexual behavior.

Lesson Preview/Review

Philosophical and Sciences Viewpoints on the sense of self.

Overview

The self is composed of both abstract and concrete features. It can be described based on a person’s characteristics,
perception, and action. It is not limited to what is visible to the naked eye. It must be examined from a person’s
behaviors up to his or her desires, dreams, longings, and fantasies. Describing the self should not be confined to a
limited perspective. There is no single aspect that makes up a self; thus, it cannot be broken down into a simple form.

Concept Notes/Teacher-Led Discussion

(Video Clip on the Gift of Life, Instruction will be provided by the Teacher)

A. PHYSICAL ASPECT OF SELF

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Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

7. Discuss the concepts of heredity and maturation;

8. Identify biological and environmental factors that impact the physical self, and

9. Analyze and evaluate issues associated with physical well-being.

The Physical Self

- Refers to the body, it is the tangible aspect of the person that can be directly observed and examined (Singh,
2017)

- It is defined by physical characteristics that are visible

- Sex, height, weight, complexion, hair, and facial features

- It does not include characteristics that are internal to the self

Factors of Development
The development of the individual is caused by the two interacting forces, heredity and environment.

Heredity or nature

-Is the transmission of traits and characteristics from parents to offsprings. It provides the raw materials from which
the individual is made up of. It carries the potentials like physical, mental, social emotional and moral traits.

Environment or nurture

-Is the sum total of the forces or experiences that a person receives from conception to old age. This includes the
family, friends, school nutrition and other agencies one is in contact with.
The SCIENCE of BEING

Developmental Stages
An individual undergoes definite stages of development. In each stage a child has to experience certain developmental
characteristics to prepare him for the next stage.

Prenatal Stage
- This stage starts from conception to birth which lasts for a period of 280 days or 9
months gestation. Prenatal stage is divided into 3 periods:

• Period of the zygote

This is from fertilization to the end of the second week. The size of the zygote is as big as a pinhead. It
has no source of nourishment but it is kept alive by the yolk in the ovum.
• Period of embryo
This is from second week to the end of the second month. In this period, all the important structures
and features start to function. It is now possible to tell the sex of the child. The embryo forms three
germ layers which also form different organs and tissues.

The mesoderm forms the skeletal system, muscles, and skin. The endoderm becomes the lining of the
respiratory tract, tympanic membrane, eustachian tube, and the glands. The ectoderm forms the

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central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system. During this period the accessory apparatus
develop.

Accessory apparatus:

Placenta
- The source of nourishment. The placenta absorbs the nourishment from the mother.
 Umbilical cord
- The only real connection between the unborn child and the mother. It carries the
nourishment and oxygen from the mother to the child.
 Amniotic sac
- This is a thin membrane that houses the fetus and protects it from injury.
Period of the fetus
This starts from the end of the second month to birth. During this period, the important structures that
were form during the embryonic period continue to grow and develop.

Infancy
- This covers the period from birth to the second week. Infancy is the shortest and most dangerous period. The infant
displays different reflexes such as pupiliary, grasping, gargling etc.

Babyhood
- At this period from 2 weeks of life to 2 years the baby has already attained some amount of independency. Babyhood
(Hurlock, 1982) is the true foundation age because the patterns of behavior, attitudes and habit laid at this stage will
determine the individual’s development and adjustment in later years.

Childhood
- This period covers the 2nd year of life to 10 or 12 years. Childhood is the formative years. The development of skill and
mastering these skills are important.

Puberty
- Puberty is a short period that covers the later part of childhood and early part of adolescence.

Adolescence
- Adolescence is the teen years from 13 – 19. At this period the individual is now considered a young adult.

Adulthood
- Adulthood is the stage where the individual is considered a responsible person. This is the longest stage covering the
19 – 40 years.

Middle age

- This period starts from 40 – 60 years.

Old Age

- Old age covers 60 years of age to senescence or end of life.

Impact of Culture on Beauty and Body Image

- One is considered beautiful if she has light and glowing skin, kissable red lips, rosy cheeks, sharp and pointed
nose, white and healthy teeth, and tantalizing eyes. These are the physical qualities that society prescribes as
standards of beauty.
- Most prominently, present culture prescribes that being beautiful is a necessity, an obligation in order to be
liked and loved. Many products are created just to change or improve one’s appearance such as beauty soaps,
whitening lotions, vitamins for fairer and whiter skin, cosmetics, and many more. Some opt to undergo medical

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procedures such as plastic surgery, liposuction, breast augmentation, among others just to change their
physical characteristics. It is true that beauty is important. Caring one’s beauty is very different from altering or
modifying it.

Achieving Physical Well-being

To achieve and maintain a good and balanced physical well-being, considered the following tips (Dr. Chris Hohman,
2017):

1. UNDERTAKE WHOLE OF BODY ACTIVITY THAT YOU ENJOY

• Be active - Inactivity is the most dangerous state for all of us.

• There are many different ways to be active; do things you enjoy. E.g. walking, swimming, ballroom dancing,
yoga, pilates.

• Weight bearing exercise is better for preserving bone density.

• Exercising in groups is social and good for your motivation and mental health.

2. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

• If you can do an activity, and it does not worsen existing pain, then there is almost certainly a net benefit for
your health and wellbeing.

• However, if a particular activity reliably worsens your pain, then find a different way to achieve the same
outcome.

• The exception is if everything is painful, then it is better to stay as active as possible.

3. FOCUS ON GOOD POSTURE

• When standing, sitting or lying, always try and maintain posture that is as symmetrical and balanced as
possible. This minimises muscle load and optimises joint alignment, reducing the risk of any individual structure
being overloaded and becoming painful.

• Use strategies to keep the abdominal core muscles working - stand with slightly bent knees; use pelvic
activating / pilates-like exercises.

4. TAKE A MEDIUM TERM VIEW

• The aim of the game is to slowly increase the capability of the tissues.

• Sudden jumps in activity don’t give the tissues time to adapt and dramatically increase the risk of injury.
• It is more important that you can achieve your desired level of activity week-in, weekout in 3-6 months’ time,
then to achieve it once next week and then be out injured.

5. RESPECT YOUR AGE

• The body’s connective tissues slowly lose their elasticity with each passing year, making them more prone to
injury. Activities that violently load tissues may be OK at 15, but are downright dangerous at 60.

• We lose relatively little capability with each passing year, but generally just need to take a little longer building
towards any goal (smarter not harder).

6. MANAGE YOUR RISK (90:10 RULE)

• The 90:10 rule – 10% of our activities give us 90% of our risk of injury. Some activities are much higher risk than
others. By avoiding a small number of specific, high risk activities, we dramatically increase the likelihood of
being able to keep enjoying the vast majority of what we want to do.

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7. USE THE GYM SAFELY

• Avoid always exercising only one part of your body. Undertake a range of exercises in the gym.

• Focus on technique. Work out as if you are getting judged for style points, not just on the heaviest weight that
you can lift.

• Avoid overhead weights (e.g. lat pull downs, military presses). Anything above your shoulders is high risk for
neck and shoulder injuries. All major shoulder muscles can be exercised without going overhead.

• Avoid extreme loading of your lower spine. Avoid activities that dramatically increase pressure in the spinal
discs and therefore risk disc rupture or spinal compression fractures (e.g. heavy leg presses / loaded squats /
stair jumping etc).

• Look for a personal trainer with a bit of age and / or experience of injuries. They are less likely to push you to the
point of injury.

8. MANAGE YOUR STRESS

• Stress is useful in short bursts to help respond to emergencies, but is highly toxic to our bodies when sustained.

• High stress worsens body pain and increases the risk of most illnesses.

• As we get older, hopefully we come to understand that we get less say over what happens to us in life, but a
greater say in how we respond to it!

• Relaxation / mindfulness / meditation are strategies to help quiet our minds and reduce our stress activation.

9. BREATHE WELL

• The best way to breathe involves using your diaphragm (the muscle that divides your chest from your
abdomen).

• When we breathe with our diaphragms, our belly tends to move in and out.

• Avoid routine “stress” breathing where the shoulder / neck muscles are overused.

10. HAVE GOOD NUTRITION

• Avoid “diets” – try and have sustainable, healthy eating habits.

• Minimise processed, highly-packaged, “dead” foods that tend to reside in the middle of the supermarket.

• Choose fresh “live” foods that tend to reside around the edges of the supermarket. E.g fruit and vegies, non-
processed meat, etc.

• Avoid sugar and excess carbohydrates (including in many processed products).

• Maximise omega-3’s (fish or krill oil) for brain, heart and musculoskeletal wellbeing.

• Consider probiotics and fiber to aid gut health.

• Maintain healthy vitamin D levels (with sensible sun exposure or supplementation).

B. SEXUAL ASPECT OF SELF

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson, you should be able to:

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10. Be familiar with the human reproductive system and the human sexual responses, and behaviors that comprise
the sexual aspect of the self;

11. Explain various sexually transmitted diseases and infections, and

12. Explain how one can manifest responsible sexual behavior.

The Sexual Aspect of Self

- Sex is not simply for procreation but it is also a source of pleasure which is an important part of sexual health

- Sigmund Freud believes that all human behavior is motivated by the desire to feel pleasure

- Motivation is organized and controlled by two instincts: sexuality and aggression; these instincts are driven by a
form of internal psychic energy called “libido”

Sigmund Freud: Libido is About More Than Just Sex

Many of us have a very reductionist idea of libido: restricted to its sexual interpretation. However, Sigmund
Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, treated this term very differently. He spoke of libido in much broader terms than
what we currently know.

Freud defined libido as the energy that comes from drives or instincts that direct our behavior. That said, he
differentiated between two types of drives: the life drive and the death drive.

The drive for life (Eros) refers to impulses that have to do with affections or emotions. Those that invite us to
fall in love and reproduce and connect with other people. Freud said this could be associated with what he defined as
“id” or “ego”. On the other hand, we have the death drive (Thanatos). It opposes life and entails some wear and tear.
Here we find repetitions that invite us to stumble over the same stone. For example, when we fall in love with the same
type of people who end up hurting us.

Libido and Pleasure

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Although we immediately relate libido and sexual pleasure, for Freud, pleasure goes further. For example, don’t
we feel pleasure when we drink water after being thirsty? Don’t we feel pleasure when we taste a delicious dessert? And
when we warm ourselves in the heat of a bonfire in winter?

For Freud, this affirmed his idea that libido is present in what he defined as the id, the ego, and the superego.
The id is where the pleasure principle is found, what we consider immediate pleasure. It’s the part of our psychology
that unconsciously guides us towards delight. For example, I’m thirsty: I’ll find a cold beer.

On the contrary, the ego limits the energy of the libido. It is responsible for getting pleasure while taking reality
into account. At this point, our environment comes into play, as well as society’s rules. Continuing with the previous
example, I may want a beer, but perhaps I pick a drink without alcohol because I have to drive. Finally, the superego is
similar to the ego, but gives great importance to morality. It has internalized the norms and values of society. The rules
we learn through contact and interaction with others.

Human Sexual Response Cycle

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The sexual response cycle refers to the sequence of physical and emotional changes (Masters & Johnson, 1966)
that occur as a person becomes sexually aroused and participates in sexually stimulating activities, including intercourse
and masturbation. Knowing how your body responds during each phase of the cycle can enhance your relationship and
help you pinpoint the cause of sexual dysfunction.

Phase 1: Desire (Excitement)

General characteristics of this phase, which can last from a few minutes to several hours, include the following:

Muscle tension increases.

Heart rate quickens and breathing is accelerated.

Skin may become flushed (blotches of redness appear on the chest and back).

Nipples become hardened or erect.

Blood flow to the genitals increases, resulting in swelling of the woman’s clitoris and labia minora (inner lips), and
erection of the man’s penis.

Vaginal lubrication begins.

The woman’s breasts become fuller and the vaginal walls begin to swell.

The man’s testicles swell, his scrotum tightens, and he begins secreting a lubricating liquid.

Phase 2: Arousal (Plateau)

General characteristics of this phase, which extends to the brink of orgasm, include the following:

The changes begun in phase 1 are intensified.

The vagina continues to swell from increased blood flow, and the vaginal walls turn a dark purple.

The woman’s clitoris becomes highly sensitive (may even be painful to touch) and retracts under the clitoral hood to
avoid direct stimulation from the penis.

The man’s testicles are withdrawn up into the scrotum.

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Breathing, heart rate and blood pressure continue to increase.

Muscle spasms may begin in the feet, face and hands.

Tension in the muscles increases.

Phase 3: Orgasm
This phase is the climax of the sexual response cycle. It is the shortest of the phases and generally lasts only a few
seconds. General characteristics of this phase include the following: Involuntary muscle contractions begin.

Blood pressure, heart rate and breathing are at their highest rates, with a rapid intake of oxygen.

Muscles in the feet spasm.

There is a sudden, forceful release of sexual tension.

In women, the muscles of the vagina contract. The uterus also undergoes rhythmic contractions.

In men, rhythmic contractions of the muscles at the base of the penis result in the ejaculation of semen.

A rash or "sex flush" may appear over the entire body.

Phase 4: Resolution
During this phase, the body slowly returns to its normal level of functioning, and swelled and erect body parts return to
their previous size and color. This phase is marked by a general sense of well-being and, often, fatigue. Some women
are capable of a rapid return to the orgasm phase with further sexual stimulation and may experience multiple orgasms.
Men need recovery time after orgasm, called a refractory period, during which they cannot reach orgasm again. The
duration of the refractory period varies among men and changes with age.

Understanding the chemistry of lust, attraction, and attachment

Helen Fisher (1948) identified three stages of love. These are lust, attraction, and attachment.

• Lust- libido or sex drive; desire for sexual gratification

• Attraction- passionate or obsessive love, infatuation; characterized by the intense attention given to a
desired partner; this is driven by chemicals and hormones like adrenaline, dopamine, and serotonin

Adrenaline (fight or flight; stress response such as sweating and drying of the mouth)
Dopamine (ignites an intense rush of pleasure; increased energy, less need for food and sleep)
Serotonin (attributed to falling in love; think of his or her desired partner at most times)
• Attachment - companionate love; characterized by the desire of couples to stay together; driven by two
major hormones namely oxytocin and vasopressin

Oxytocin (cuddle hormone; feeling of attachment becomes more intense after the couple has sexual
intercourse)
Vasopressin (anti-diuretic hormone;release after sexual intercourse)

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What are STDs?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections or STIs, are very common.
STDs are passed from one person to another through sexual activity including vaginal, oral, and anal sex. They can also
be passed from one person to another through intimate physical contact, such as heavy petting, though this is not very
common.

Symptoms of STDs in men

It’s possible to contract an STD without developing symptoms. But some STDs cause obvious symptoms. In men,
common symptoms include:

- pain or discomfort during sex or urination

- sores, bumps, or rashes on or around the penis, testicles, anus, buttocks, thighs, or mouth
- unusual discharge or bleeding from the penis
- painful or swollen testicles

Symptoms of STDs in women

In many cases, STDs don’t cause noticeable symptoms. When they do, common STD symptoms in women include:

- pain or discomfort during sex or urination

- sores, bumps, or rashes on or around the vagina, anus, buttocks, thighs, or mouth
- unusual discharge or bleeding from the vagina
- itchiness in or around the vagina

Some Types of STDs

Many different types of infections can be transmitted sexually. The most common STDs are described below.

Chlamydia
A certain type of bacteria causes chlamydia. It’s the most commonly reported STD among Americans, notes the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source.

Many people with chlamydia have no noticeable symptoms. When symptoms do develop, they often include:

- pain or discomfort during sex or urination

- green or yellow discharge from the penis or vagina
- pain in the lower abdomen
If left untreated, chlamydia can lead to:

- infections of the urethra, prostate gland, or testicles

- pelvic inflammatory disease
- infertility
If a pregnant woman has untreated chlamydia, she can pass it to her baby during birth. The baby may develop:

- pneumonia
- eye infections
- blindness

HPV (human papillomavirus)

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that can be passed from one person to another through intimate skin-to-skin or
sexual contact. There are many different strains of the virus. Some are more dangerous than others.

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The most common symptom of HPV is warts on the genitals, mouth, or throat.

Some strains of HPV infection can lead to cancer, including:

- oral cancer
- cervical cancer
- vulvar cancer
- penile cancer
- rectal cancer

Syphilis
Syphilis is another bacterial infection. It often goes unnoticed in its early stages.

The first symptom to appear is a small round sore, known as a chancre. It can develop on your genitals, anus, or mouth.
It’s painless but very infectious.

Later symptoms of syphilis can include:

- rash
- fatigue
- fever
- headaches
- joint pain
- weight loss
- hair loss
If left untreated, late-stage syphilis can lead to:

- loss of vision
- loss of hearing
- loss of memory
- mental illness
- infections of the brain or spinal cord
- heart disease
- death

HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome)

HIV can damage the immune system and raise the risk of contracting other viruses or bacteria and certain cancers. If
left untreated, it can lead to stage 3 HIV, known as AIDS. But with today’s treatment, many people living with HIV don’t
ever develop AIDS.

In the early or acute stages, it’s easy to mistake the symptoms of HIV with those of the flu. For example, the early
symptoms can include:

- fever - chills
- aches and pains
- swollen lymph nodes
- sore throat
- headache
- nausea
- rashes
These initial symptoms typically clear within a month or so. From that point onward, a person can carry HIV without
developing serious or persistent symptoms for many years. Other people may develop nonspecific symptoms, such as:

- recurrent fatigue

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- fevers
- headaches
-stomach issues

Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is another common bacterial STD. It’s also known as “the clap.”

Many people with gonorrhea develop no symptoms. But when present, symptoms may include: - a white, yellow,
beige, or green-colored discharge from the penis or vagina
- pain or discomfort during sex or urination
- more frequent urination than usual
- itching around the genitals
- sore throat
If left untreated, gonorrhea can lead to:

- infections of the urethra, prostate gland, or testicles

- pelvic inflammatory disease
- infertility

Pubic lice (‘crabs’)

“Crabs” is another name for pubic lice. They’re tiny insects that can take up residence on your pubic hair. Like head lice
and body lice, they feed on human blood.
Common symptoms of pubic lice include:

- itching around the genitals or anus

- small pink or red bumps around the genitals or anus
- low-grade fever
- lack of energy
- irritability

Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is also known as “trich.” It’s caused by a tiny protozoan organism that can be passed from one person to
another through genital contact. According to the CDC Trusted Source, less than one-third of people with trich develop
symptoms. When symptoms do develop, they may include:

- discharge from the vagina or penis

- burning or itching around the vagina or penis
- pain or discomfort during urination or sex
- frequent urination
In women, trich-related discharge often has an unpleasant or “fishy” smell.

If left untreated, trich can lead to:

- infections of the urethra

- pelvic inflammatory disease
- infertility

Herpes
Herpes is the shortened name for the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two main strains of the virus, HSV-1 and
HSV-2. Both can be transmitted sexually. It’s a very common STD. The CDC estimates more than 1 out of 6Trusted
Source people ages 14 to 49 have herpes in the United States.

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HSV-1 primarily causes oral herpes, which is responsible for cold sores. However, HSV-1 can also be passed from one
person’s mouth to another person’s genitals during oral sex. When this happens, HSV-1 can cause genital herpes.

HSV-2 primarily causes genital herpes.

The most common symptom of herpes is blistery sores. In the case of genital herpes, these sores develop on or around
the genitals. In oral herpes, they develop on or around the mouth.

Herpes sores generally crust over and heal within a few weeks. The first outbreak is usually the most painful. Outbreaks
typically become less painful and frequent over time.

If a pregnant woman has herpes, she can potentially pass it to her fetus in the womb or to her newborn infant during
childbirth. This so-called congenital herpes can be very dangerous to newborns. That’s why it’s beneficial for pregnant
women to become aware of their HSV status.

There’s no cure for herpes yet. But medications are available to help control outbreaks and alleviate the pain of herpes
sores. The same medications can also lower your chances of passing herpes to your sexual partner.

How You Can Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases?

Get Facts

- Arm yourself with basic information about STDs

Take Control

- You have the facts; now protect yourself and your sexual
partners.

Abstinence

The most reliable way to avoid infection is to not have sex (i.e., anal, vaginal or oral)

Vaccination
Vaccines are safe, effective, and recommended ways to prevent hepatitis B and HPV. HPV vaccination is
recommended for preteens ages 11 or 12 (or can start at age 9) and everyone through age 26, if not vaccinated
already. Vaccination is not recommended for everyone older than age 26 years. However, some adults age 27
through 45 years who are not already vaccinated may decide to get the HPV vaccine after speaking with their
doctor about their risk for new HPV infections and the possible benefits of vaccination. HPV vaccination in this age
range provides less benefit as more people have already been exposed to HPV. You should also get vaccinated for
hepatitis B if you were not vaccinated when you were younger.

Reduce Number of Sex Partners

Reducing your number of sex partners can decrease your risk for STDs. It is still important that you and your partner
get tested, and that you share your test results with one another.

Mutual Monogamy

Mutual monogamy means that you agree to be sexually active with only one person, who has agreed to be sexually
active only with you. Being in a long-term mutually monogamous relationship with an uninfected partner is one of
the most reliable ways to avoid STDs. But you must both be certain you are not infected with STDs. It is important
to have an open and honest conversation with your partner.

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Corpuz, R. M, Estoque, R. S. & Tabotabo, C. V. (2019). Understanding the Self. C & E Publishing, Inc. 839 EDSA, South
Triangle, Quezon City. ISBN: 978.971-98-1184-8.

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Corpuz, B. B., Lucas, M. D., Borabo, H. L. & Lucido, P. I. (2015). Child and Adolescent Development: Looking at Learners
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Worksheet 3:

1. Reflection on the Gift of Life (minimum 300 words).

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2. Create a collage using your own pictures to show how you developed from the time you were born up to present. For
each picture, write a short caption to tell a story about your own evolution. Focus on the physical changes manifested
while you were growing up. Be creative in presenting your output.

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3. Video Quiz: Human Reproductive System. (Instruction on this part will be provided soon)

4. Why humans are considered a sexual being? (Minimum of 200 words)

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5. Are you in favor of sex education in the high school curriculum? Explain your answer. (Minimum of 300
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Compiledby: Preparedby: Recommending Approval: Approvedby:

April Ann L. Galang EDMON Y. SAMPANA, PhD MARILYN S. ARCILLA ,RN, MAN, LPT MICHELLE AGUILAR
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