Deck 4: Body Issues Physical Growth and Health-Related Behaviors

Question 1

Doctors fear that Marie is going to have a miscarriage (a spontaneous abortion).Which hormone might they prescribe to keep this from happening?

A) Somatotropic hormone
B) Progesterone
C) Testosterone
D) Luteinizing hormone

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Research has shown that midway between menstrual cycles,when estrogen levels are highest,females have increased sensitivity to:

A) touch.
B) light.
C) smells.
D) sounds.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following chemicals is produced by the hypothalamus?

A) FSH
B) GnRH
C) HGH
D) LH

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the ovaries?

A) Adrenaline
B) Noradrenaline
C) Estrogens
D) Androgens

Question 5

Ovaries are to females as ________ are to males.

A) androgens
B) estrogens
C) scrotums
D) testes

Question 6

Which of the following includes two of the others?

A) Gonads
B) Ovaries
C) Pituitary
D) Testes

Question 7

Rena is 13 years old and has begun developing breasts and pubic hair.Which hormones are most directly responsible for the development of these secondary sexual characteristics?

A) Follicle-stimulating hormones
B) Estrogens
C) Luteinizing hormones
D) all of the above

Question 8

What part of the brain controls sexual behavior and the menstrual cycle?

A) Cerebellum
B) Cerebrum
C) Hypothalamus
D) Thalamus

Question 9

Which of the following is produced by the hypothalamus?

A) Follicle-stimulating hormone
B) Human growth hormone
C) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
D) Progesterone

Question 10

Which of the following hormones is secreted by the corpus luteum growing in the ovaries?

A) Adrenaline
B) Androgens
C) Estrogens
D) Progesterone

Question 11

Researchers are stimulating parts of Celia's brain and it is producing hunger feelings in her.What brain area is most likely being stimulated?

A) Cerebellum
B) Pituitary
C) Thyroid
D) Hypothalamus

Question 12

Toby has dwarfism due to a pituitary gland problem.Which hormone deficiency has likely caused his dwarfism?

A) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
B) Luteinizing hormone
C) Somatotropic hormone
D) Follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 13

Structures in the body that produce hormones are:

A) endocrine glands.
B) corpus luteums.
C) seminal vesicles.
D) fallopian tubes.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a lobe of the pituitary gland?

A) posterior
B) anterior
C) intermediary
D) lateral

Question 15

Which of the following pituitary hormones stimulates growth of egg cells in females and sperm in males?

A) FSH
B) HGH
C) LTH
D) SH

Question 16

Progesterone is responsible for all of the following EXCEPT:

A) preparing the uterus for pregnancy.
B) controlling the length of the menstrual cycle.
C) stimulating the maturation of follicles and ova.
D) inhibiting uterine contractions.

Question 17

Which lobe of the pituitary is known as the master gland of the body?

A) anterior
B) intermediary
C) posterior
D) lateral

Question 18

Which of the following pituitary hormones affects the growth and shaping of the skeleton?

A) FSH
B) HGH
C) LH
D) LTH

Question 19

Chemical messengers that travel through the bloodstream and affect other cells are called:

A) endocrine glands.
B) hormones.
C) gonads.
D) Sertoli cells.

Question 20

Don has had damage to his hypothalamus.Which of the following behaviors would most likely NOT be affected?

A) Eating
B) Hormone production
C) Sexual behavior
D) Decision-making

Question 21

Which gland secretes both estrogens and androgens in both males and females?

A) adrenal
B) Cowper's
C) hypothalamus
D) pituitary

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT something that ovaries do?

A) Produce egg cells
B) Secrete estrogens
C) Secrete progesterone
D) Secrete follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 23

Which of the following chemicals may someday be used to make a male contraceptive?

A) GnRH
B) Inhibin
C) Testosterone
D) LH

Question 24

During puberty Jeff has started to develop breasts and his sex drive has declined.This most likely indicates that

A) he has high levels of estrogens and androgens.
B) he has low levels of androgens and estrogens.
C) the ratio of the levels of estrogens and androgens is imbalanced.
D) he has estrogens, but a deficiency in androgens.

Question 25

All of the following are primary male sex organs EXCEPT:

A) Bartholin's glands.
B) prostate glands.
C) scrotum.
D) testes.

Question 26

Where are the adrenal glands located?

A) In the brain
B) In the neck
C) Next to the ovaries and testes
D) Above the kidneys

Question 27

High levels of estrogens in females inhibit the production of

A) GnRH.
B) testosterone.
C) progesterone.
D) HGH.

Question 28

Spermatogenesis takes place in the:

A) adrenals.
B) hypothalamus.
C) prostate.
D) testes.

Question 29

Seminal fluid:

A) is secreted by the seminal vesicles and the prostate gland.
B) serves as a vehicle to transport sperm out of the testes into the vas deferens.
C) is secreted by the urethra.
D) all of the above

Question 30

Sertoli cells in the testes produce:

A) testosterone.
B) progesterone.
C) inhibin.
D) FSH.

Question 31

Which of the following has been found to be a side effect of anabolic steroid use?

A) Low blood pressure
B) Increased sperm count
C) Increased risk of heart attack
D) all of the above

Question 32

Gopal is experiencing severe mood swings,hostility,and an increase in acne.It is likely that he is:

A) experiencing gynecomastia.
B) using anabolic steroids.
C) experiencing a surge in leptin levels.
D) using antiprostaglandins.

Question 33

The mature sperm move from the vas deferens into the:

A) epididymis.
B) seminiferous tubules.
C) seminal vesicles.
D) urethra.

Question 34

Which of the following hormones regulates FSH secretions and sperm production?

A) HGH
B) Inhibin
C) GnRH
D) Luteinizing hormone

Question 35

Which of the following is an androgen?

A) Adrenaline
B) Estrogen
C) Progesterone
D) Testosterone

Question 36

Which is the best example of a negative feedback loop?

A) A car alarm alerting others to a car theft taking place
B) A parent punishing a child to decrease an unwanted behavior
C) A factory with quality control personnel to keep errors to a minimum
D) A thermostat that maintains a steady temperature by regulating the furnace

Question 37

All of the following are primary male sex organs EXCEPT:

A) endometrium.
B) epididymis.
C) urethra.
D) vas deferens.

Question 38

After spermatogenesis is complete,the sperm go from the seminiferous tubules through the ________ into the vas deferens.

A) epididymis
B) prostate gland
C) seminal vesicles
D) urethra

Question 39

The total process of spermatogenesis takes about ________ days.

A) five
B) ten
C) fifteen
D) twenty

Question 40

The penis ________ in length and girth during adolescence.

A) doubles
B) increases about 50 percent
C) quadruples
D) triples

Question 41

A girl's first menstruation is termed:

A) the menstrual cycle.
B) menarche.
C) the ovarian cycle.
D) ovumarche.

Question 42

Nocturnal emissions are sometimes called:

A) masturbation.
B) nightmares.
C) night sweats.
D) wet dreams.

Question 43

Which of the following parts of the vulva is practically nonexistent during childhood?

A) Clitoris
B) Labia majora
C) Labia minora
D) Mons veneris

Question 44

Conception may take place anytime intercourse occurs even if the penis is withdrawn before ejaculation because the lubricant secreted by the ________ gland often already contains sperm.

A) Bartholin's
B) Cowper's
C) prepuce
D) Sorteli's

Question 45

During adolescence,the uterus ________ in length.

A) doubles
B) increases by 50 percent
C) quadruples
D) triples

Question 46

What female sexual structure secretes a few drops of fluid during sexual excitement?

A) Bartholin's glands
B) Cowper's glands
C) Hymen
D) Mons pubis

Question 47

All of the following are primary internal female sex organs EXCEPT:

A) fallopian tubes.
B) ovaries.
C) uterus.
D) vulva.

Question 48

Which part of the penis is removed during circumcision?

A) Glans
B) Prepuce
C) Shaft
D) Urethra

Question 49

Over a woman's reproductive years,about ________ follicles ripen into ova.

A) 50
B) 500
C) 5,000
D) 50,000

Question 50

What structure transports the ova from the ovaries to the uterus?

A) Bartholin's glands
B) Mons veneris
C) Fallopian tubes
D) The vagina

Question 51

The fold of connective tissue that partly closes a girl's vagina is called the:

A) labia majora.
B) hymen.
C) labia minora.
D) clitoris.

Question 52

The small shaft of erectile tissue located above the vaginal opening and highly responsive to sexual stimulation is the:

A) hymen.
B) labia minora.
C) clitoris.
D) vestibule.

Question 53

All of the following are part of the female vulva EXCEPT:

A) clitoris.
B) labia majora and minora.
C) mons veneris.
D) vagina.

Question 54

Semenarche refers to:

A) the release of testosterone from adrenal glands.
B) the release of testosterone from the testes.
C) a boy's first ejaculation.
D) a boy's increase in penis and testes size.

Question 55

Which phase of the menstrual cycle follows ovulation?

A) Follicular
B) Luteal
C) Menstrual
D) Ovulatory

Question 56

All of the following factors are likely responsible for the secular trend toward earlier menarche EXCEPT:

A) better health care.
B) better nutrition.
C) increased body fat.
D) more vigorous exercise.

Question 57

Erection of the penis is first possible during:

A) adolescence.
B) early childhood.
C) infancy.
D) later childhood.

Question 58

At puberty,the fluid secreted by the inner walls of the vagina changes from:

A) acidic to basic.
B) acidic to neutral.
C) basic to acidic.
D) basic to neutral.

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a phase of the menstrual cycle?

A) follicular
B) lateral
C) menstrual
D) ovulatory

Question 60

In females the cleft region enclosed by the labia minora is called the:

A) hymen.
B) mons veneris.
C) vulva.
D) vestibule.

Question 61

Which of the following is uncommon and demands a medical check-up?

A) Amenorrhea
B) Dysmenorrhea
C) Metrorrhagia
D) Menhorrhagia

Question 62

Rachana is 22 years old and has not had a menstrual cycle in over 8 years.She is at risk for:

A) bone mineral loss.
B) high blood pressure.
C) dysmenorrhea.
D) all of the above

Question 63

Trudy is experiencing extreme pain and cramping during menstruation.She is experiencing:

A) amenorrhea.
B) metrorrhagia.
C) menhorrhagia.
D) dysmenorrhea.

Question 64

Osteoporosis is associated with:

A) dysmenorrhea.
B) amenorrhea.
C) metrorrhagia.
D) menhorrhagia.

Question 65

Elizabeth's estrogen,progesterone,FSH,and LH levels are all at a minimum.In which menstrual phase is she?

A) Menstrual
B) Lateral
C) Follicular
D) Ovulatory

Question 66

Which phase of the menstrual cycle occurs directly after the menstrual phase?

A) Follicular
B) Luteal
C) Lateral
D) Ovulatory

Question 67

Which of the following conditions do scientists believe is caused by an excess of prostaglandins?

A) Amenorrhea
B) Gynecomastia
C) Menhorrhagia
D) Metrorrhagia

Question 68

During which phase of the menstrual cycle are the levels of estrogen and progesterone at a minimum?

A) Follicular
B) Luteal
C) Menstrual
D) Ovulatory

Question 69

Which of the following has been found to be related to early pubertal timing in girls?

A) Being from a divorced family
B) High levels of parental conflict within the family
C) Absence of a father
D) all of the above

Question 70

Features that differentiate male and female bodies but that aren't absolutely necessary for reproduction are called:

A) primary sexual characteristics.
B) secular trends.
C) secondary sexual characteristics.
C) tertiary sexual characteristics.

Question 71

Which of the following terms refers to painful or difficult menstruation?

A) Amenorrhea
B) Dysmenorrhea
C) Menhorrhagia
D) Metrorrhagia

Question 72

Which of the statements about the menstrual cycle is TRUE?

A) Ovulation occurs in the middle of a female's menstrual cycle.
B) Ovulation occurs 14 days before the beginning of a female's next menstrual cycle.
C) Most girls and woman have menstrual cycles that are regular.
D) A girl will not menstruate if ovulation hasn't occurred.

Question 73

Which of the following terms refers to the absence of menstrual flow?

A) Amenorrhea
B) Dysmenorrhea
C) Menhorrhagia
D) Metrorrhagia

Question 74

Menstruating without having ovulated:

A) is impossible.
B) may occur when a girl first starts menstruating.
C) is called amenorrhea.
D) is common in late adolescent girls.

Question 75

Which of the following do prostaglandins cause?

A) Smooth muscle contractions
B) Pubic hair growth
C) The maturation of the ova and the sperm
D) The timing of the menstrual cycle

Question 76

Which of the following terms refers to bleeding from the uterus at times other than during a menstrual period?

A) Amenorrhea
B) Dysmenorrhea
C) Menhorrhagia
D) Metrorrhagia

Question 77

Excessive bleeding during menstruation is called:

A) amenorrhea.
B) dysmenorrhea.
C) menhorrhagia.
D) metrorrhagia.

Question 78

During which phase of the menstrual cycle is it impossible for a woman to become pregnant?

A) Follicular
B) Luteal
C) Menstrual
D) none of the above

Question 79

Which is the shortest phase of the menstrual cycle?

A) Follicular
B) Luteal
C) Menstrual
D) Ovulatory

Question 80

Michelle is a top level runner with very little body fat,who exercises vigorously each day.Which is she most likely to experience?

A) Amenorrhea
B) Dysmenorrhea
C) Metrorrhagia
D) Menhorrhagia