Deck 9: Focus On: Understanding Your Sexuality

Question 1

The sac that contains the testes is the

A)prostate gland.
B)vas deferens.
C)scrotum.
D)epididymis.

Answer 1

scrotum.

Question 2

The onset of the first menstrual period is

A)fertility.
B)menopause.
C)menstruation.
D)menarche.

Answer 2

menarche.

Question 3

Which menstrual problem involves the common symptoms of breast tenderness,fatigue,food cravings,irritability,and depression?

A)premenstrual syndrome
B)premenstrual dysphoric disorder
C)dysmenorrhea
D)hormone deficiency

Answer 3

premenstrual syndrome

Question 4

The testes manufacture

A)sperm and testosterone.
B)semen and progesterone.
C)urine and semen.
D)sperm and Graafian follicles.

Question 5

The external female genitalia are collectively referred to as the

A)vulva.
B)endometrium.
C)scrotum.
D)epididymis.

Question 6

The permanent cessation of menstrual periods is

A)fertility.
B)menopause.
C)menstruation.
D)menarche.

Question 7

Connie,who is analytical and independent,is pressured by her parents to be more nurturing.This is an example of

A)discrimination.
B)gender role stereotyping.
C)traditionalization.
D)sexual identification.

Question 8

Alison has had a few boyfriends,but she often feels romantic and sexual attraction to women as well.Alison is

A)heterosexual.
B)homosexual.
C)bisexual.
D)asexual.

Question 9

How long is the average menstrual cycle?

A)21 days
B)24 days
C)28 days
D)31 days

Question 10

The lining of the uterus is the

A)vulva.
B)endometrium.
C)cervix.
D)mons pubis.

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE about androgyny?

A)Androgynous people follow traditional sexual roles.
B)A person has feminine traits but tries to be a male.
C)A person has a combination of both traditional masculine and feminine traits.
D)A person has masculine traits but tries to be a female.

Question 12

Which of the following is TRUE about intersexuality?

A)The person is exclusively male with minor female attributes.
B)The person is exclusively female with minor male attributes.
C)The person does not exhibit exclusively male or female sexual anatomy.
D)It may occur in as many as 10 out of 100 live births.

Question 13

Which of the following BEST describes gender identity?

A)the practice of behaving in a masculine or feminine way
B)interactions with others that teach us certain behaviors
C)the manner in which we express masculinity or femininity on a daily basis
D)our personal sense of awareness of being masculine or feminine

Question 14

Menstrual flow is actually sloughed off

A)fertilized eggs.
B)uterine lining.
C)cervical mucus.
D)corpus luteum.

Question 15

Gavin and Todd have discovered that their application for an apartment rental was refused solely because of their sexual orientation.This is an example of

A)sexual prejudice.
B)gender preference.
C)socioeconomic discrimination.
D)housing fraud.

Question 16

Michael is biologically male,but for many years has been disturbed by feelings that he is female "inside." Michael is most likely experiencing

A)puberty.
B)androgyny.
C)a disorder of sexual development (DSD).
D)gender dysphoria.

Question 17

When a person's gender identity does not match one's biological sex,this is known as being

A)transsexual.
B)transgendered.
C)transvestite.
D)bisexual.

Question 18

The system of tubules atop the testes where sperm reach maturity is the

A)vulva.
B)endometrium.
C)scrotum.
D)epididymis.

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE about sexual identity?

A)It is based solely on genetic factors.
B)The biological mother determines the sex of a child.
C)The biological father determines the sex of a child.
D)It is based mainly on social and cultural influences.

Question 20

Sexual orientation is based on which of the following factors?

A)biological,social,and religious
B)psychological,familial,and environmental
C)biological,psychological,and socioenvironmental
D)biological,social,and socioenvironmental

Question 21

A variant sexual behavior in which couples swap partners is

A)fetishism.
B)swinging.
C)voyeurism.
D)exhibitionism.

Question 22

Coitus is a synonym for

A)vaginal intercourse.
B)anal intercourse.
C)oral sex.
D)any form of sexual contact involving the genitals.

Question 23

A few days after her period began,Roxanne began to feel as if she had a flu-like illness.Which of the following was the MOST likely cause of her high fever,dizziness,and rash?

A)pregnancy
B)premenstrual dysphoric disorder
C)dysmenorrhea
D)toxic shock syndrome

Question 24

According to a survey of U.S.college students,

A)oral sex is more common than vaginal intercourse.
B)over 15 percent of students admit to having had unprotected sex as a consequence of consuming alcohol in the past year.
C)nearly 4 percent of college students report being abstinent during the past year.
D)nearly a third of all college men and women report that they have masturbated.

Question 25

Kissing and erotic touching are examples of

A)cunnilingus.
B)self-stimulation.
C)fellatio.
D)nonverbal sexual communication.

Question 26

All of the following are true about celibacy EXCEPT that

A)it is lonely for some people.
B)it may be a result of religious beliefs.
C)it can be the result of illness.
D)it is the same as abstinence.

Question 27

Anthony frequently experiences ejaculation within the first few minutes of sexual contact,leaving both him and his partner unsatisfied.Which type of sexual dysfunction does he have?

A)orgasmic disorder
B)arousal disorder
C)excitation disorder
D)desire disorder

Question 28

In which stage of the human sexual response does vasocongestion occur?

A)excitement/arousal
B)plateau
C)orgasmic
D)resolution

Question 29

In which type of sexual dysfunction does an individual experience pain during or after sex?

A)inhibited sexual desire
B)vaginismus
C)female orgasmic disorder
D)dyspareunia

Question 30

Areas of the body that,when touched,lead to sexual arousal are known as

A)external genitals.
B)internal genitals.
C)erogenous zones.
D)arousal spots.

Question 31

Menstrual cramps occur when

A)luteinizing hormone signals the ovaries to produce progesterone.
B)prostaglandins released during the menstrual cycle promote uterine muscle contraction.
C)a surge in estrogen levels promotes uterine muscle contraction.
D)the woman has been engaging in excessive exercise.

Question 32

Abstention from any type of sexual activity with others is known as

A)celibacy.
B)monogamy.
C)sexual freedom.
D)autoerotic.

Question 33

In which stage of the human sexual response does the penis secrete preejaculatory fluid?

A)excitement/arousal
B)plateau
C)orgasmic
D)resolution

Question 34

All of the following are considered variant sexual behaviors EXCEPT

A)group sex.
B)voyeurism.
C)masochism.
D)masturbation.

Question 35

In her early twenties,Piper had a healthy sex life,but then she was raped by a trusted friend.Since then,she has experienced anxiety and even fear at the thought of sexual contact.Which of the following types of disorders is Piper MOST likely experiencing?

A)an arousal disorder
B)a desire disorder
C)an orgasmic disorder
D)a pain disorder

Question 36

Research suggests that,during sex,recreational use of drugs to treat erectile dysfunction

A)significantly boost performance and satisfaction.
B)may help increase performance when used in conjunction with alcohol.
C)may reduce confidence.
D)has decreased among U.S.males age 30 and under.

Question 37

Ovulation typically occurs

A)in the first 1-3 days of a woman's menstrual cycle.
B)about halfway through a woman's menstrual cycle.
C)in the final 1-3 days of a woman's menstrual cycle.
D)only if a woman is pregnant.

Question 38

Which of the following statements about drugs and sex is TRUE?

A)Date-rape drugs are the substances most commonly associated with sexual assaults.
B)In an individual intoxicated with alcohol,the body may be willing and able to have sex,but the mind may not.
C)If drugs are a necessary prelude to desire/arousal,it is likely that partners are being dishonest about their feelings for each other.
D)Alcohol consumption tends to make most people feel less desirable.

Question 39

During ejaculation,

A)urine sometimes mixes with semen in the urethra,but only if the man's bladder is full.
B)urine typically mixes with semen in the urethra.
C)urine and semen do not come into contact with each other.
D)semen is ejaculated from the seminal vesicles while urine is ejaculated from the urethra.

Question 40

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the

A)glans penis.
B)foreskin.
C)testes.
D)prostate.

Question 41

Identify three key reasons that it is important to understand your body's sexual anatomy and your own sexual responses.Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.

Question 42

A woman's urethral opening is highly responsive to sexual touch.

Question 43

List and discuss four key factors that contribute to healthy and responsible sexuality.Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.

Question 44

Drugs to treat erectile dysfunction may only have a placebo effect on men with normal erections.

Question 45

With which explanations proposed by researchers for a person's sexual orientation do you agree? Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.

Question 46

Differentiate between sexual identity and gender identity.Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.

Question 47

Do you think that inhibited sexual desire always or nearly always has a biological cause? Provide information from the chapter to support your answer.

Question 48

Identify the pathway that sperm take from their development through ejaculation,mentioning all of the following structures: ejaculatory ducts,epididymis,glans of penis,prostate gland,shaft of penis,testes,urethra,vas deferens.

Question 49

Sexual identity begins at birth.

Question 50

Testosterone is the hormone responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics.

Question 51

Masturbation is a common sexual practice across the life span.

Question 52

The first sign of puberty in females is the beginning of breast development.

Question 53

The majority of males and females experience a refractory period after sex.

Question 54

The term gay refers only to male homosexuals.

Question 55

Sexually transmitted infection can occur during unprotected oral-genital stimulation.

Question 56

An egg released from a woman's ovary travels to the uterus through a fallopian tube.