Deck 8: Sexual Health

Question 1

The canal that leads to the primary internal female reproductive organs is the:

A)urethra.
B)perineum.
C)clitoris.
D)vagina.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The pouch of skin that contains the testes is the:

A)corpora cavernosa.
B)epididymis.
C)scrotum.
D)vas deferens.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Ovulation refers to the process by which:

A)the uterine lining thickens and becomes engorged with blood.
B)the uterine lining is shed during the menstrual cycle.
C)the fertilized egg is implanted in the uterus.
D)an egg cell is released during the menstrual cycle.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding PMS is NOT true?

A)PMS was once thought of as a psychological problem.
B)PMS is recognized as a physiological disorder that may be caused by a hormonal deficiency.
C)Symptoms of PMS begin just after menstruation has started.
D)PMS symptoms may include mood changes,anxiety,hot flashes,cravings,headaches and fatigue.

Question 5

The cervix is:

A)a small erectile structure.
B)the mucous membrane lining the uterus.
C)the narrow,lower end of the uterus that opens into the vagina.
D)the fleshy inner folds that border the female genital area.

Question 6

Amenorrhea is a condition of:

A)painful menstruation.
B)the absence or suppression of menstruation.
C)painful intercourse.
D)disease caused by bacterium.

Question 7

The most sensitive spot on the entire female genital area is the:

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

Question 8

Dysmenorrhea is a condition of:

A)painful menstruation.
B)the absence or suppression of menstruation.
C)painful intercourse.
D)disease caused by bacterium.

Question 9

A state of closeness between two people,characterized by the desire and ability to share one's innermost thoughts and feelings is:

A)intimacy.
B)sexuality.
C)sexual health.
D)gender identity.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Toxic Shock Syndrome?

A)high blood pressure.
B)dizziness.
C)rash.
D)high fever.

Question 11

Physiological,psychological,and social factors that attract us to members of a certain sex are referred to as our:

A)sexual identity.
B)sexual preference.
C)sexual orientation.
D)sexual behavior.

Question 12

The outer folds of skin on a woman's genital area are called:

A)labia majora.
B)mons pubis.
C)labia minora.
D)urethra.

Question 13

In men,the urethra is:

A)the canal through which urine and seminal fluid leaves the body.
B)the canal connecting the seminal vesicles and the vas deferens.
C)a gland that is also called the bulbourethral gland.
D)tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.

Question 14

Which of the following statements regarding teen sexual activity is NOT true?

A)More than half of adolescents in the U.S.have not had sexual intercourse.
B)Research has found girls who lost their virginity before age 15 were more likely to have multiple unintended pregnancies.
C)Teenagers are more likely to be sexually active if their mothers had first births as teenagers.
D)A teenager's most common first partner for sex is someone they just met.

Question 15

The behaviors,instincts,and attitudes associated with being sexual is:

A)intimacy.
B)sexuality.
C)self-disclosure.
D)gender identity.

Question 16

Immature sperm are stored in the:

A)scrotum.
B)epididymis.
C)penis.
D)prostate gland.

Question 17

A homosexual individual would demonstrate which of the following?

A)No sexual attractions.
B)An attraction to both sexes.
C)An attraction to members of the opposite sex.
D)An attraction to members of the same sex.

Question 18

Removal of the foreskin from the penis is called:

A)vasectomy.
B)circumcision.
C)mastectomy.
D)corpora cavernosa.

Question 19

The area between the vagina and the anus is called the:

A)urethra.
B)clitoris.
C)perineum.
D)endometrium.

Question 20

How often does the average adult report having sex?

A)Once a week
B)Twice a week
C)Once a month
D)Twice a month

Question 21

All of the following are true statements about HIV testing EXCEPT:

A)It can be anonymous.
B)Home testing is not possible.
C)HIV tests measure antibodies.
D)A negative result may not be accurate.

Question 22

The B in the ABC's of Safer Sex stands for:

A)be faithful.
B)be honest.
C)be aware.
D)be clean.

Question 23

Fellatio refers to the practice of:

A)oral stimulation of a man's genitals.
B)oral stimulation of a woman's genitals.
C)sexual intercourse.
D)closure of the vaginal opening.

Question 24

The condition where transsexuals feel trapped in the body of the wrong gender is called:

A)gender dysphoria.
B)transgender.
C)gender queer.
D)transsexualism.

Question 25

Abstinence from vaginal and anal intercourse has all of the following benefits EXCEPT:

A)It is not available to everyone.
B)It is extremely effective at preventing pregnancy and STIs.
C)It is free.
D)It has no medical or hormonal side-effects.

Question 26

The most widespread sexually transmitted bacterium in the U.S.is:

A)herpes simplex.
B)chlamydia.
C)genital warts
D)AIDS.

Question 27

All of the following are stages of the syphilis infection EXCEPT:

A)primary syphilis.
B)secondary syphilis.
C)latent syphilis.
D)recovery from syphilis.

Question 28

Cunnilingus refers to the practice of:

A)oral stimulation of a man's genitals.
B)oral stimulation of a woman's genitals.
C)sexual intercourse.
D)closure of the vaginal opening.

Question 29

The eggs that lice lay are called:

A)nits.
B)larvae.
C)treponema.
D)candidiasis.

Question 30

Which of the following statements about STIs is true?

A)Fewer Americans are infected with STIs than 10 years ago.
B)The three most common STIs are syphilis,HIV,and chancroid.
C)Most STIs cause symptoms.
D)Young people under the age of 25 account for nearly half of the STIs in the U.S.

Question 31

A heterosexual individual would demonstrate which of the following?

A)No sexual attractions.
B)An attraction to both sexes.
C)An attraction to members of the opposite sex.
D)An attraction to members of the same sex.

Question 32

Inflammation of the internal female genital tract,characterized by abdominal pain,fever,and tenderness of the cervix is:

A)syphilis.
B)chlamydia
C)gonorrhea.
D)pelvic inflammatory disease.

Question 33

A bisexual individual would demonstrate which of the following?

A)No sexual attractions.
B)An attraction to both sexes.
C)An attraction to members of the opposite sex.
D)An attraction of members to the same sex.

Question 34

All of the following statements are true about gonorrhea EXCEPT:

A)A symptom for men is a burning sensation during urination.
B)Gonorrhea can spread through the urinary-genital tract in men and women.
C)Gonorrhea is not curable.
D)Gonorrhea is the leading cause of sterility in women.

Question 35

Which of the following regarding STIs is true?

A)STI's can cause medical complications but not serious enough to birth defects.
B)STIs can put stress on relationships but do not impair fertility.
C)STIs can cause both birth defects and infertility.
D)STIs can last a lifetime but are not serious enough to cause death.

Question 36

Penetration of the vagina by the penis is called:

A)coitus.
B)cunnilingus.
C)masturbation.
D)fellatio.

Question 37

By the estimates noted in the text,what percentage of people will develop an STI of some kind in their lifetime?

A)10%
B)15%
C)20%
D)25%

Question 38

Which of the following statements regarding how gender impacts the incidence of sexually transmitted infections is NOT true?

A)A women's risk is higher.
B)Symptoms of STIs tend to be more "silent" in men.
C)Women have more exposed mucous membranes that can transmit STI's.
D)Pelvic inflammatory disease has no symptoms.

Question 39

Which of the following is the leading cause of sterility in women and can lead to PID?

A)herpes simplex.
B)toxic shock syndrome.
C)gonorrhea.
D)syphilis.

Question 40

To avoid potential risks on sex sites individuals should do all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Monitor yourself for signs of compulsivity.
B)Be skeptical.
C)Spend a lot of time online.
D)Do not do anything "virtually" that you would not do in real life.

Question 41

The most widespread sexually transmitted bacterium is chlamydia but the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States is __________ ____________________.

Question 42

_______________ is caused when a mite burrows under the skin where it lays eggs.

Question 43

Couples who choose abstinence may derive sexual pleasure from activities known as ____________________.

Question 44

HIV destroys the cell-mediated__________ system.

Question 45

Any inflammation of the urethra that is not caused by gonorrhea is called ______________________ ______________.

Question 46

The ____________________ is the opening to the womb.

Question 47

In men,the ____________________ is the channel for both seminal fluid and urine.

Question 48

Symptoms of STIs tend to be more ____________________ in women,so they often go undetected and untreated,leading to potentially serious complications.

Question 49

Jake has been diagnosed with syphilis and should be treated with ____________________ to cure his bacterial infection.

Question 50

A celibate person who is voluntarily refraining from sexual intercourse is practicing ________________.

Question 51

The only FDA-approved HIV home test is called:

A)Home Access.
B)Oral HIV test.
C)ELISA.
D)Western blot.

Question 52

Which of the following regarding HIV infection is NOT true?

A)Teenage girls are particularly vulnerable to HIV infection.
B)Many household chemicals can inactivate HIV.
C)You cannot tell visually whether a potential sexual partner has HIV.
D)Anal intercourse is a safer alternative to preventing HIV than vaginal intercourse.

Question 53

__________ __________ which causes symptoms like mood swings,changes in appetite,weight and sleep,may occur from ovulation until the onset of menstruation.

Question 54

A person who is _______________ has a sexual attraction to both males and females.

Question 55

The sexually transmitted infection that causes blisters on the skin or mucus membranes and leads to genital herpes is the __________ __________ virus.

Question 56

The canals that transport ova from the ovaries to the uterus are called __________ __________.

Question 57

Inflammation of a woman's fallopian tubes or uterus which may be characterized by fever and abdominal pain is called __________ __________ __________.

Question 58

_______________ means having a gender identity that is different from one's biological sex.

Question 59

The _____ _______________ are two tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis into the urethra.

Question 60

A ____________ is a soft,painful sore or localized infection usually acquired through sexual contact.

Question 61

Match the items.
a. abstinence
b. gay
c. chancroid
d. masturbation
e. erogenous
f. transgender
g. circumcision
h. ovulation
i. herpes simplex
j. pelvic inflammatory disease
inflammation of female genital tract

Question 62

Match the items.
a. abstinence
b. gay
c. chancroid
d. masturbation
e. erogenous
f. transgender
g. circumcision
h. ovulation
i. herpes simplex
j. pelvic inflammatory disease
voluntarily not having sex

Question 63

Compare and contrast the male and female reproductive systems.

Question 64

Match the items.
a. abstinence
b. gay
c. chancroid
d. masturbation
e. erogenous
f. transgender
g. circumcision
h. ovulation
i. herpes simplex
j. pelvic inflammatory disease
release of mature egg

Question 65

Discuss what you can do to decrease your chance of developing a sexually transmitted infection (STI)if you are in a sexual relationship with a partner.

Question 66

Match the items.
a. abstinence
b. gay
c. chancroid
d. masturbation
e. erogenous
f. transgender
g. circumcision
h. ovulation
i. herpes simplex
j. pelvic inflammatory disease
blisters on skin or mucous membranes

Question 67

The term for vaginal intercourse is __________________.

Question 68

Match the items.
a. abstinence
b. gay
c. chancroid
d. masturbation
e. erogenous
f. transgender
g. circumcision
h. ovulation
i. herpes simplex
j. pelvic inflammatory disease
soft painful sore

Question 69

Match the items.
a. abstinence
b. gay
c. chancroid
d. masturbation
e. erogenous
f. transgender
g. circumcision
h. ovulation
i. herpes simplex
j. pelvic inflammatory disease
male homosexual

Question 70

Identify four different types of sexual activity and differentiate among their modes of action.

Question 71

Match the items.
a. abstinence
b. gay
c. chancroid
d. masturbation
e. erogenous
f. transgender
g. circumcision
h. ovulation
i. herpes simplex
j. pelvic inflammatory disease
sexually sensitive

Question 72

Women homosexuals are referred to as ______________.

Question 73

Match the items.
a. abstinence
b. gay
c. chancroid
d. masturbation
e. erogenous
f. transgender
g. circumcision
h. ovulation
i. herpes simplex
j. pelvic inflammatory disease
removal of foreskin

Question 74

Match the items.
a. abstinence
b. gay
c. chancroid
d. masturbation
e. erogenous
f. transgender
g. circumcision
h. ovulation
i. herpes simplex
j. pelvic inflammatory disease
gender identity different from ones sex

Question 75

Give an example of five different sexually transmitted infections along with symptoms and possible side effects.

Question 76

Match the items.
a. abstinence
b. gay
c. chancroid
d. masturbation
e. erogenous
f. transgender
g. circumcision
h. ovulation
i. herpes simplex
j. pelvic inflammatory disease
self-stimulation of the genitals