Deck 4: Sexual Anatomy

Question 1

The area of skin between the vaginal opening and the anus,which is what is cut during an episiotomy,is called the

A)hymen
B)endometrium
C)perineum
D)fundus

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE concerning the Bartholin glands?

A)they are located at the cervical entrance
B)urine passes through them
C)their function is unknown
D)they contain erectile tissue

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE with respect to the clitoris?

A)It is approximately the size of a peA.
B)Most of it is inside the body.
C)Unlike the penis,it contains no muscle.
D)Contrary to popular belief,it is shaped like a small penis,rather than like a wishbone.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which organ is considered erectile because,like the penis,it contains corpora cavernosa?

A)the mons
B)the clitoris
C)the vagina
D)the uterus

Question 5

The surgical removal of the prepuce only is known as

A)sunna
B)clitoridectomy
C)infibulation (pharonic circumcision)
D)vasectomy

Question 6

Vulvar vestibulitis is a condition where pain occurs in the region surrounding the vaginal and urethral openings when a woman engages in which of the following?

A)receiving oral sex
B)using a tampon
C)biking
D)all of these situations

Question 7

Which of the following sexual organs DOES NOT appear to be multi-functional?

A)vagina
B)breast
C)penis
D)clitoris

Question 8

Urine passes through the

A)clitoris
B)vaginal opening
C)perineum
D)urethra

Question 9

According to Canadian law concerning female genital cutting (FGC),which one of the following statements is TRUE?

A)Due to Canada's policy of 'cultural relativity,' it is legal for this procedure to be performed on immigrant women.
B)Immigrant families in which there is an underage female can arrange for this procedure to be performed on their daughters.
C)Physicians who cut open an infibulated woman during childbirth must reconstruct the infibulation following childbirth.
D)Physicians who cut open an infibulated woman during childbirth are not allowed to reconstruct the infibulation following childbirth.

Question 10

Corpora cavernosa are found in the

A)vagina and clitoris
B)labia minora and penis
C)penis and clitoris
D)vagina and labia minora

Question 11

One of the physical consequences of infibulation is

A)heightened sexual feeling
B)increased possibility of urinary tract infections
C)the ability to orgasm more easily
D)the fact that childbirth is easier now and that an episiotomy is no longer needed

Question 12

The place where the inner lips join together behind the vaginal opening is called the

A)fourchette
B)perineum
C)hymen
D)introitus

Question 13

Which of the following is the best supplied with nerve endings?

A)clitoris
B)labia minora
C)labia majora
D)vagina

Question 14

The shaft and the glans are parts of the

A)vagina
B)uterus
C)clitoris
D)ovary

Question 15

Which of the following is accurate concerning the penis and the clitoris?

A)whereas the penis is erectile,the clitoris is not
B)the penis has a shaft and a glans,as does the clitoris
C)penises vary in size,clitorises are the same length
D)a meatus may be found on both the penis and the clitoris

Question 16

The precise scientific term for all the external genitals of the female is the

A)clitoris
B)the lips (inner and outer)
C)vagina
D)vulva

Question 17

The rounded layer of fat that is positioned on top of the pubic bone is called the

A)pelvis
B)mons
C)labia
D)perineum

Question 18

The most extreme form of female genital cutting (FGC)is the removal of the clitoris,all of the inner lips and part of the outer lips and then the remaining part of the outer lips are stitched together.This FGC is called

A)sunna
B)excision
C)infibulation
D)clitoridectomy

Question 19

An example of an external female sex organ would be the

A)vagina
B)clitoris
C)uterus
D)fallopian tube

Question 20

The penis and clitoris develop from the same embryonic tissue.Thus the clitoris and the penis are

A)"embryonic twins"
B)"homologous"
C)"cavernosa capable"
D)"analogous"

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT considered genital mutilation?

A)circumcision
B)infibulation
C)tearing of the hymen
D)clitoridectomy

Question 22

The outer layer of the uterus which forms an external cover for the organ is the

A)endometrium
B)myometrium
C)exometrium
D)perimetrium

Question 23

Womb is another term for the

A)uterus
B)cervix
C)vagina
D)fallopian tubes

Question 24

The slang term "cherry" means the same as

A)mons
B)hymen
C)labia
D)pelvis

Question 25

The pubococcygeal muscle refers to the

A)endrometrium
B)pelvic floor muscles
C)cervix
D)anal sphincter muscle

Question 26

Which of the following is LEAST sensitive to erotic stimulation?

A)vulvar vestibule
B)labia majora
C)inner two-thirds of the vagina
D)outer third of the clitoris

Question 27

The G-spot is located

A)on the clitoris
B)on the labia
C)on the front wall of the vagina
D)on the cervix

Question 28

The _____ is shaped somewhat like an upside-down pear,and the top of it is called the fundus.

A)vagina
B)uterus
C)corpus spongiosum
D)fallopian tube

Question 29

The layer of the uterus that is shed during menstruation is the

A)endometrium
B)myometrium
C)exometrium
D)perimetrium

Question 30

These sex organs are the size and shape of unshelled almonds.

A)testes
B)fundus
C)fourchettes
D)ovaries

Question 31

Many people believe that the purpose of the hymen is to

A)certify the virginity of the female.
B)slow menstrual flow.
C)aid in conception.
D)aid in sexual arousal.

Question 32

The G-spot is:

A)analogous to the male prostate gland and is associated with female ejaculation.
B)analogous to the male prostate gland and located in the rectum.
C)located just inside the uterus and is known as the Skene's gland.
D)located in the rectum and is associated with female ejaculation.

Question 33

The middle,muscular layer of the uterus is the

A)endometrium
B)myometrium
C)exometrium
D)perimetrium

Question 34

A type of hymen that has no openings and must often be surgically opened is called

A)annular
B)septate
C)cribriform
D)imperforate

Question 35

The nerve supply of the vagina is

A)evenly distributed throughout its length.
B)concentrated in the inner third around the cervix.
C)similar to that of the clitoris.
D)concentrated in the outer third just inside the introitus.

Question 36

Which organ produces estrogen and progesterone?

A)testes
B)ovaries
C)vagina
D)vestibular bulbs

Question 37

Which area of the female anatomy can change noticeably from "tight" to "loose" after childbirth?

A)endrometrium
B)upper third of vagina near uterus
C)corpus spongiosum
D)introitus

Question 38

The _____ is very narrow,is lined with hair-like projections called cilia and is the pathway where the sperm and egg usually meet.

A)vagina
B)uterus
C)corpus spongiosum
D)fallopian tube

Question 39

The opening of the vagina is called the _____ while the end/top of the vagina connects with the _____.

A)perineum;Bartholin's gland
B)introitus;Fallopian tubes
C)introitus;ovary
D)introitus;cervix

Question 40

The vulvar vestibule is

A)the entrance to the uterus.
B)the area around the entrances to the vagina and urethra.
C)the sperm storage tubule.
D)the passageway through the prostate glanD.

Question 41

The human penis DOES NOT contain

A)urethra
B)bone
C)blood vessels
D)spongy tissue

Question 42

Which of the following is a FALSE statement about breasts?

A)There is wide variation among women in the size and shape of their breasts.
B)Few women appear to be satisfied with the size of their breasts.
C)Large breasts have more nerve endings and are thus more sensitive to sexual stimulation.
D)Breasts take on enormous psychological meaning for both women and men.

Question 43

Which one of the following is the MOST sensitive?

A)labia majora
B)cervix
C)inner two-thirds of the vagina
D)ovaries

Question 44

Why are the nipples of women's breasts important for erotic stimulation?

A)They are a specific sign of femininity
B)They have nerve endings attached to the clitoris
C)They can produce milk
D)They contain a lot of nerve endings

Question 45

The spongy body through which the urethra passes in men is the

A)coronal ridge
B)corpora cavernosa
C)corpus spongiosum
D)coronal sponge

Question 46

Another name for the fallopian tubes is

A)areolae
B)oviducts
C)ovipositors
D)Skene's glands

Question 47

The ridge separating the glans from the body of the penis is the

A)coronal ridge
B)glans ridge
C)urethral ridge
D)ridge of the pupace

Question 48

How many infant boys are being circumcised every year,currently,in Canada?

A)42%
B)18%
C)25%
D)32%

Question 49

In its resting state,the vagina measures

A)3-4 inches (8-10 centimetres)
B)5 inches (13 centimetres)
C)6.5 inches (17 centimetres)
D)8 inches (20 centimetres)

Question 50

What part of the breast has separate openings to the nipple?

A)mammary glands
B)fatty tissue
C)fibrous tissues
D)nerve endings

Question 51

The number of nerve endings in the breast is:

A)related directly to the size of the clitoris
B)not related to the size of the breast
C)not related to genetic inheritance
D)related directly to the size of the breast

Question 52

What is produced by Tyson's glands?

A)semen
B)smegma
C)tumescence
D)prepuce

Question 53

The area surrounding the nipple on the breast is the

A)mammary gland
B)follicle
C)areola
D)oviduct

Question 54

Smegma is most likely to be found in the

A)circumcised male over the age of 40.
B)circumcised male under the age of 40.
C)castrated male.
D)uncircumcised male.

Question 55

Which answer is MOST accurate? The glans is part of the

A)penis
B)testes and penis
C)clitoris and penis
D)clitoris

Question 56

Fertilization typically occurs in a part of the fallopian tube known as the

A)infundibulum
B)cilia
C)fimbriae
D)uterus

Question 57

This sex organ lies on either side of the uterus with one of the main functions being the production of an egg.

A)infundibulum
B)breast
C)kidney
D)ovary

Question 58

What part of the penis is removed during circumcision?

A)corona
B)foreskin
C)head
D)Tyson's glands

Question 59

The vulva of a woman who has NEVER given birth is referred to by the term

A)nulliparous
B)parous
C)cribriform
D)septate

Question 60

The diameter of the entrance to the uterus through the cervix is similar to the diameter of a

A)spaghetti noodle
B)woman's middle finger
C)Canadian quarter
D)drinking straw

Question 61

The production of testosterone is carried out in the

A)epididymis
B)vas deferens
C)Cowper's glands
D)interstitial cells of the testes

Question 62

What exactly allows sperm to gain motility (movement)?

A)cilia in the epididymis
B)the acidic environment of the vagina
C)fluid from the prostate
D)ejaculatory regulators

Question 63

Which of the following are saclike structures that lie above the prostate,behind the bladder,and in front of the rectum?

A)Cowper's glands
B)vas deferens
C)seminal vesicles
D)seminiferous tubules

Question 64

Based on the information in your textbook,which of the following countries is MOST LIKELY to have the HIGHEST rates of circumcision?

A)USA
B)Lebanon
C)Columbia
D)Italy

Question 65

Based on their review of the literature,in 1996 the Canadian Pediatric Association reached the conclusion that there are no valid medical indications to recommend the routine circumcision of newborn boys.As a result of this conclusion and other factors,there has been a reduction of the number of infant boys circumcised in Canada to

A)less than 10%
B)between 10% and 15%
C)between 15% and 20%
D)between 20% and 25%

Question 66

The cremaster muscle

A)is responsible for penile erection
B)may be stretched during childbirth
C)moves the penis up and down
D)moves the testes up or down

Question 67

Which is NOT an accurate research finding with regard to circumcised as compared with uncircumcised males?

A)Circumcised babies are more likely to get urinary tract infections than are uncircumcised babies.
B)Uncircumcised men may have a greater chance of being infected with HIV.
C)Circumcised men show lower rates of HPV infection.
D)The reduction in smegma around the glans following circumcision leads to higher rates of bacterial infections in circumcised men.

Question 68

Spermatogenesis takes place in the

A)interstitial cells
B)Leydig's cells
C)seminiferous tubules
D)seminal vesicles

Question 69

The average size of the erect penis is about

A)7.6 to 8.9 centimetres (3 to 3.5 inches)
B)10 to 16 centimetres (4.0 to 6.3 inches)
C)18.5 to 20 centimetres (7.3 to 8 inches)
D)21 to 22.9 centimetres (8.3 to 9 inches)

Question 70

Which part of the male anatomy is analogous to the female's ovary?

A)vas deferens
B)corpus spongiosum
C)seminal vesicle
D)testes

Question 71

What spurred the Canadian Pediatric Society to review its 1996 recommendation against circumcision?

A)health care coverage for circumcision continued
B)breakthrough in HIV research
C)realization that they underestimated the popularity of circumcision
D)new evidence for potential medical benefits and advantages

Question 72

Sperm are produced in the

A)interstitial cells
B)seminiferous tubules
C)vas deferens
D)scrotum

Question 73

About how large is a mature sperm?

A)6 micrometres
B)60 micrometres
C)600 micrometres
D)6,000 micrometres

Question 74

Where are sperm stored before they are used in an ejaculate?

A)vas deferens
B)epididymis
C)testes
D)seminal vesicle

Question 75

The purpose of the epididymis is to

A)manufacture sperm
B)produce fertile eggs
C)secrete estrogen
D)store sperm

Question 76

An example of an external male sex organ would be

A)testes
B)scrotum
C)vas deferens
D)nipple

Question 77

Which of the following measures up to 20 feet (6 metres)in length?

A)seminal vesicles
B)Cowper's glands
C)urethra
D)epididymis

Question 78

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the penis?

A)When erect,it averages 15 centimeters long,between 6 and 10 centimeters when flaccid.
B)Its length,but not width,is directly related to the degree of an average woman's satisfaction during intercourse.
C)It is usually bent towards the direction of the hand that a young man uses to masturbate.
D)It did not receive much attention in the history of humanity until Freud pointed out how important it was in male and female development.

Question 79

What is a spermatozoan?

A)a huge sperm
B)a spermid
C)a primary stage sperm
D)a fully mature sperm

Question 80

The form of male genital cutting,other than circumcision,that is when a slit is made along the length of the foreskin on the top of the penis is known as

A)infibulation
B)sunna
C)supercision
D)subincision