Deck 5: Sex and Your Body

Question 1

The purpose of the scrotum is to

A)hold the ovaries.
B)maintain the temperature of the testes.
C)transport semen.
D)protect against sexually transmitted diseases.

Answer 1

maintain the temperature of the testes.

Question 2

Womb is another term for

A)uterus.
B)cervix.
C)clitoris.
D)vagina.

Answer 2

uterus.

Question 3

Male sex hormones include high levels of

A)androgens.
B)estrogens.
C)progestogens.
D)endorphins.

Answer 3

androgens.

Question 4

The fallopian tubes link the

A)bladder and urethrA.
B)uterus and bladder.
C)ovaries and uterus.
D)cervix and uterus.

Question 5

Which of the following contains spongy tissue that becomes engorged with blood during sexual excitement?

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

Question 6

The prostate gland

A)has no known function in male reproduction.
B)produces part of the seminal fluid.
C)secretes a preejaculatory fluid to neutralize the sperm passageway.
D)is the site of sperm production.

Question 7

The purpose of preejaculatory fluid is to

A)lubricate the urethrA.
B)allow for an orgasm without ejaculation.
C)serve as an indicator that ejaculation is about to occur.
D)provide nutrients for semen.

Question 8

Which of the following is an argument in support of male circumcision?

A)It reduces the risk of contracting an STI later in life.
B)It does not pose a risk of bleeding or infection.
C)It may make the penis more sensitive.
D)It is a completely painless procedure.

Question 9

The external female sex organs are called the

A)vaginA.
B)uterus.
C)vulva.
D)gonads.

Question 10

The passage that leads to the internal female reproductive organs is the

A)uterus.
B)cervix.
C)clitoris.
D)vagina.

Question 11

The glans is

A)the rounded head of the clitoris or penis.
B)the scrotum sac.
C)the spongy component of the penis.
D)another word for a testicle.

Question 12

Which of the following does NOT produce testosterone?

A)testes
B)ovaries
C)adrenal glands
D)pituitary gland

Question 13

Male circumcision involves removal of the

A)glans.
B)prepuce.
C)scrotum.
D)epididymis.

Question 14

What are the two groups of female sex hormones?

A)androgens and estrogens.
B)estrogens and progestogens.
C)progestogens and endorphins.
D)endorphins and androgens.

Question 15

Which of the following is the route sperm take from the testes to the urethra?

A)through the epididymis to the vas deferens through the prostate gland to the seminal vesicles to the ejaculatory ducts
B)through the vas deferens to the epididymis through the prostate gland to the seminal vesicles to the ejaculatory ducts
C)through the seminal vesicles to the vas deferens through the prostate gland to the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts
D)through the epididymis to the vas deferens to the seminal vesicles through the prostate gland to the ejaculatory ducts

Question 16

The purpose of the seminal vesicles is to

A)lubricate the urethrA.
B)allow for an orgasm without ejaculation.
C)serve as an indicator that ejaculation is about to occur.
D)provide nutrients for semen.

Question 17

Sperm are manufactured in the

A)testes' tubules.
B)vas deferens.
C)epididymis.
D)seminal vesicle.

Question 18

Gonads include the

A)scrotum and vulvA.
B)hormones and pheromones.
C)penises and vaginas.
D)ovaries and testes.

Question 19

The sperm-storing structure on the surface of each testicle is the

A)glans.
B)epididymis.
C)seminal vesicle.
D)Cowper's glanD.

Question 20

The fertilized egg is implanted in the _____ where it grows into a fetus.

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

Question 21

What is the correct order of phases in the menstrual cycle?

A)(1)estrogenic phase,(2)menses,(3)ovulation,(4)progestational phase
B)(1)menses,(2)estrogenic phase,(3)ovulation,(4)progestational phase
C)(1)progestational phase,(2)ovulation,(3)estrogenic phase,(4)menses
D)(1)menses,(2)ovulation,(3)estrogenic phase,(4)progestational phase

Question 22

Which of the following best describes aging male syndrome?

A)It usually begins at 50.
B)It occurs over a shorter period than menopause.
C)It may involve loss of muscle mass and increase in fat mass.
D)It cannot be alleviated with medical treatment.

Question 23

Which of the following chromosomal configurations denotes male?

A)YY
B)XY
C)XX
D)YX

Question 24

The first sign of female puberty is

A)underarm hair.
B)an increase in growth rate.
C)the onset of menstruation.
D)breast development.

Question 25

The period during which the male and female reproductive systems mature is called

A)menstruation.
B)puberty.
C)growing pains.
D)menarche.

Question 26

Which of the following chromosomal configurations denotes female?

A)YY
B)YX
C)XY
D)XX

Question 27

The hormones secreted by the _____ gland(s)regulate the release of hormones by other glands.

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

Question 28

The first visible sign of sexual maturity in boys is usually

A)growth of testicles.
B)development of body hair.
C)deepening of the voice.
D)appearance of facial hair.

Question 29

Which male organ produces testosterone?

A)Cowper's gland
B)penis
C)seminal vesicles
D)testes

Question 30

What happens to the corpus luteum if pregnancy occurs?

A)It begins to produce progesterone and estrogen.
B)It degenerates almost immediately,and the levels of estrogen and progesterone decline.
C)It is maintained by human chorionic gonadotropin,so it continues to produce hormones.
D)It forms the placenta for the embryo.

Question 31

Which of the following best describes premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?

A)It occurs after age 40.
B)It occurs in emotionally unstable women.
C)It is experienced by more than half of all women.
D)It interferes with normal daily activities.

Question 32

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for relieving PMS?

A)increasing salt intake
B)reducing complex carbohydrates
C)using relaxation techniques
D)abstaining from exercise

Question 33

Early onset of menarche has been linked to

A)lack of sleep.
B)physical activity.
C)poverty.
D)obesity.

Question 34

Hormone replacement therapy has been found to be associated with

A)decreased incidence of stroke.
B)increased incidence of heart attacks.
C)increased risk of colon cancer.
D)decreased risk of breast cancer.

Question 35

How many pairs of chromosomes do human cells normally contain?

A)12
B)23
C)32
D)46

Question 36

Which of the following describes Turner's syndrome?

A)It can cause infertility in men.
B)It occurs when a man carries two or more X chromosomes.
C)It causes women to appear masculine.
D)It occurs when a woman only has one complete X chromosome.

Question 37

Which of the four phases of the menstrual cycle is characterized by menstrual flow?

A)estrogenic phase
B)menses
C)progestational phase
D)ovulation

Question 38

The release of the egg is characteristic of

A)menses.
B)the progestational phase.
C)the estrogenic phase.
D)ovulation.

Question 39

The cessation of menstruation is called

A)menopause.
B)menarche.
C)dysmenorrhea.
D)gynecomastia.

Question 40

Women who experience dysmenorrhea have _____ menstruation.

A)lengthy
B)infrequent
C)painful
D)interrupted

Question 41

Which of the following is the most common treatment for orgasmic dysfunction in women?

A)masturbation
B)generous amounts of lubricant
C)desensitization techniques
D)Viagra

Question 42

Rhythmic contractions of the male and female reproductive structures occur during the _____ phase.

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

Question 43

Everything you do in your daily life that expresses your maleness or femaleness to others determines your

A)gender.
B)gender identity.
C)gender role.
D)sex.

Question 44

The engorgement of tissues that results when more blood flows into an organ than is flowing out is called

A)vasocongestion.
B)orgasm.
C)vaginismus.
D)menarche.

Question 45

Areas of the body that produce sexual excitement when touched are called

A)erogenous zones.
B)stimulation glands.
C)estrogenic sites.
D)orgasmic portals.

Question 46

The plateau phase of the sexual response cycle is characterized by

A)leveling off of reactions in the excitement phase.
B)intensification of reactions from the excitement phase.
C)a gradual reduction in sexual tension.
D)the beginning of the resolution phase.

Question 47

Androgyny is best characterized as having

A)no sexual characteristics.
B)a mix of male and female characteristics.
C)gender-role confusion.
D)gender identity disorder.

Question 48

Endometriosis is a(n)

A)infection of the uterus,oviducts,or ovaries.
B)case of chronic and unexplained vulvar pain.
C)growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus.
D)inflammation of the vagina.

Question 49

Which of the following sexual health problems in women can be caused by the organism Candida?

A)vaginitis
B)endometriosis
C)pelvic inflammatory disease
D)vulvodynia

Question 50

Which of the following occurs during orgasm?

A)The uterus suddenly elevates.
B)The vaginal walls swell.
C)The Cowper's gland releases secretions.
D)The male urethra contracts.

Question 51

Individuals who have the same biological sex and gender role are called

A)cisgender.
B)transgender.
C)monogender.
D)unigender.

Question 52

Which of the following commonly occurs during the excitement stage of sexual response?

A)The vagina or penis rhythmically contracts.
B)The testes pull upward within the scrotum.
C)The upper end of the vagina expands.
D)The seminal vesicles release secretions.

Question 53

Mixing nitrates with Viagra can cause

A)blood pressure to plummet.
B)increased alertness.
C)an adrenaline rush.
D)hallucinations.

Question 54

Dyspareunia is the

A)inability to achieve a vaginal orgasm in women.
B)experience of painful intercourse in women.
C)inability to ejaculate live sperm in men.
D)experience of involuntary orgasm in men.

Question 55

A male attempting to engage in intercourse after excessive alcohol consumption is likely to experience

A)multiple orgasms.
B)premature ejaculation.
C)erectile dysfunction.
D)an intense orgasm.

Question 56

Which of the following terms best describes people who feel their biological sex does not match their gender?

A)bisexual
B)transsexual
C)transvestite
D)homosexual

Question 57

The term impotence is another name for

A)erectile dysfunction.
B)premature ejaculation.
C)delayed ejaculation.
D)orgasmic dysfunction.

Question 58

Once they reach puberty,teenage boys experience

A)nocturnal emissions.
B)menses.
C)androgyny.
D)erectile dysfunction.

Question 59

The first step in treating a sexual dysfunction is

A)getting counseling for troubled relationships.
B)treating irrational attitudes.
C)improving sexual skills.
D)identifying underlying medical conditions.

Question 60

Male and female reactions during the sexual response cycle differ in which of the following ways?

A)Men experience a fusion of the plateau and orgasmic phases.
B)Women experience a more uniform progression through the phases.
C)Women go straight from excitement to orgasm without a plateau phase.
D)Men enter a refractory period in which they cannot be restimulated to orgasm.

Question 61

In men,urine often mixes with semen before exiting the urethra.

Question 62

People who identify as bisexual

A)are attracted to both men and women.
B)used to like one gender but now like another.
C)cannot decide which gender they really like.
D)have markedly low sexual desire.

Question 63

Ovaries produce testosterone.

Question 64

Oral stimulation of the penis is called

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

Question 65

Klinefelter's syndrome occurs when women have only a single complete X chromosome.

Question 66

Biological sex is a component of sexuality.

Question 67

Which of the following forms of commercial sex involves physical contact?

A)pornography
B)prostitution
C)cybersex
D)online porn

Question 68

Preejaculatory fluid may contain sperm.

Question 69

The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

A)seduction.
B)harassment.
C)solicitation.
D)rape.

Question 70

An umbrella term for behavior aimed at sexual self-stimulation is

A)autoeroticism.
B)erotic fantasy.
C)masturbation.
D)foreplay.

Question 71

A common purpose for female genital cutting is to control a woman's sexuality.

Question 72

Oral stimulation of the female genitalia is called

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

Question 73

Adolescent sexual interaction

A)is limited to heterosexual relationships.
B)largely determines the person's adult sexual orientation.
C)is an indicator of social maturity.
D)usually takes place within the context of dating or partying.

Question 74

Gonads become ovaries when testosterone is present.

Question 75

Which of the following is true of sexual orientation?

A)It is defined by a continuum of attraction.
B)It involves choosing to be either heterosexual or homosexual.
C)It consists of random,unpredictable sexual impulses.
D)It is independent of emotional and romantic attraction.

Question 76

The purpose of the clitoris is to produce germ cells.

Question 77

Which of the following is a finding of current research on sexual orientation?

A)Environment plays a large role in determining gender identity.
B)There is no difference between the brains of heterosexuals and homosexuals.
C)Having several sons reduces the chances of having a homosexual child.
D)Exposure to hormones in the womb helps determine sexual orientation.

Question 78

Which of the following is a good way to start a conversation about sex with your partner?

A)"You don't seem to be sexually attracted to me.Why?"
B)"Why do you think you don't pay attention to me anymore?"
C)"It's really hard to talk about sex with you because I don't want to upset you."
D)"How would you feel about taking a different approach to sex?"

Question 79

Which of the following is a valid reason to have oral sex instead of vaginal sex?

A)to prevent pregnancy
B)to avoid contracting an STI
C)to remain celibate
D)to avoid dealing with consent

Question 80

In women,the urethra is located behind the vagina.