Deck 7: Sexual Wellness and Reproduction

Question 1

In the male reproductive system, the vas deferens, seminal vesicles, and prostate are all what?

A) endocrine glands
B) sex glands
C) external structures
D) internal structures

Answer 1

internal structures

Question 2

What is the muscular, flexible passageway between the labia and the uterus?

A) clitoris
B) vas deferens
C) vagina
D) cervix

Answer 2

vagina

Question 3

What is the role of the epididymis?

A) It is the fold of skin at the entrance to the vagina.
B) It is where sperm are stored.
C) It is an accessory structure that supports movement of the sperm.
D) It is a small gland near the base of the urethra that conditions the urethra for the movement of sperm.

Answer 3

It is where sperm are stored.

Question 4

During pregnancy, where is the fertilized egg implanted?

A) the endometrium
B) the ovum
C) the labia
D) the cervix

Question 5

The male's genetic material to be transferred to his offspring is contained in which of the following?

A) the prostate gland
B) the urethra
C) the tail of the sperm
D) the head of the sperm

Question 6

Jennifer is in her second trimester of pregnancy. At this point, what is the child growing inside her referred to as?

A) a fetus
B) a placenta
C) a blastocyst
D) an embryo

Question 7

Patricia noticed that she was bleeding today and discovered that she was menstruating. Assuming this is her first day of blood loss, what day of the menstrual cycle is Patricia currently in?

A) Day 1
B) Day 7
C) Day 14
D) Day 28

Question 8

Which of the following is true about circuMCQision?

A) Both males and females are usually circuMCQised in the United States.
B) Today, more than half of male infants are circuMCQised.
C) CircuMCQision is an extremely dangerous procedure.
D) CircuMCQision is a required procedure at birth.

Question 9

Primary sperm cells must reproduce themselves while also reducing the chromosome number in each cell to 23. What is this process called?

A) duplication
B) mitosis
C) symbiosis
D) meiosis

Question 10

Cecilia is 41 years old. Recently she has been having difficulty sleeping, irregular periods, and experiences hot flashes. Which of the following is most likely true about Cecilia's condition?

A) Her symptoms are a result of coitus interruptus.
B) She may have ovarian cancer.
C) She is most likely experiencing menopause.
D) She is most likely experiencing menstruation.

Question 11

Out of the following male secondary sex characteristics, which occurs first?

A) facial hair
B) lowering of voice
C) increase in hormone levels
D) height spurt

Question 12

In females, broadening of the pelvis and the development of fat deposits on the hips occur due to what hormone(s)?

A) adrenaline and noradrenalin
B) estrogen and progesterone
C) testosterone
D) glycogen

Question 13

What will occur if a ovum is not fertilized by a sperm cell and, thus, is not implanted on the endometrium?

A) mitosis
B) meiosis
C) ovulation
D) menstruation

Question 14

Which of the following is true about the hypothalamus?

A) It affects the pituitary gland.
B) It controls the cerebellum.
C) It relays messages to the cardiovascular system.
D) It is very important for our sense of balance.

Question 15

What was one of the major events that lead to the development of dating in the 1900s?

A) the development of the automobile
B) voting rights for women
C) the Civil Rights Movement
D) the invention of the television

Question 16

What is one role that the testes play in the male body?

A) They help regulate blood flow.
B) They produce adrenalin.
C) They produce testosterone.
D) They help to keep blood sugar in balance.

Question 17

Which of the following is true about prenatal care?

A) A woman can drink alcohol once a week during pregnancy.
B) If the woman is a smoker, she should limit herself to one cigarette a day during pregnancy.
C) Women should avoid exposure to lead during pregnancy.
D) A pregnant woman's protein intake should be the same as for a nonpregnant woman.

Question 18

How long does it typically take for the ovum to move from the ovary to the uterus?

A) one day
B) one month
C) three to five days
D) two weeks

Question 19

What is the name for the mass of cells that are implanted into the uterus after fertilization?

A) a blastocyst
B) corpus luteum
C) an ovum
D) a cellular mass

Question 20

What two systems play major roles in sexual development?

A) the skeletal system and respiratory system
B) the gastrointestinal system and muscular system
C) the circulatory system and lymphatic system
D) the endocrine system and nervous system

Question 21

According to research, which of the following is true concerning people who are homosexual?

A) Being around someone who is gay can cause someone else to become gay.
B) Homosexuals are not good parents.
C) Homosexuality is a feeling, not just a lifestyle.
D) People who are gay are more likely to be child molesters.

Question 22

Which of the following is/are considered to be a high-risk form of contraception?

A) abstinence
B) coitus interruptus
C) oral contraceptives
D) the male condom

Question 23

Ted and Alicia are discussing which method of contraception to use before they choose to become sexually intimate with each other. Neither is in a position to raise a child and, therefore, both wish to avoid pregnancy. Both have had sexual relations with other people in the past. Out of the following contraceptive methods, which would be best for Ted and Alicia to choose?

A) oral contraceptives and male condom together
B) coitus interruptus
C) diaphragm and spermicide together
D) Depo-Provera injection

Question 24

What is the inner sense that you have about yourself as a sexual being?

A) pheromones
B) homosexuality
C) intimacy
D) sexual identity

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of a form of contraception that requires a visit to the doctor first?

A) male condom
B) female condom
C) spermicide
D) diaphragm

Question 27

What happens during the process of ovulation?

Question 28

What is Basal Body Temperature used to measure?

A) when a woman is ovulating
B) whether or not a woman is pregnant
C) the presence of an STD
D) how close a woman is to menopause

Question 30

Which of the following is an example of birth control?

A) deciding you want four children
B) having sex with only one partner
C) using oral contraceptives
D) a mother giving birth to a stillborn

Question 31

Briefly describe the process of conception.

Question 32

What are the two physiological mechanisms involved in human sexual response?

A) vasocongestion and myotonia
B) myopia and euphoria
C) meiosis and mitosis
D) menstruation and ovulation

Question 33

What are three things that a woman can do during pregnancy to help create a healthy baby?

Question 34

What are some of the secondary sex characteristics that develop/occur between ages 9 through 21? Give one example for each sex (male and female).

Question 35

A man who is attracted to both males and females would be referred to as which of the following?

A) sexually dysfunctional
B) bisexual
C) homosexual
D) heterosexual

Question 39

Which of the following is true about children receiving sex education from their parents?

A) Children who do not have conversations with their parents regarding sex education are more likely to practice abstinence.
B) Children who have conversations with their parents regarding sex education are less likely to use contraception.
C) Children who have conversations with their parents regarding sex education are more likely to engage in sex.
D) Children who have conversations with their parents regarding sex education are more likely to delay their first sexual experience.

Question 40

What are the four major phases of the sexual response cycle?