Deck 5: Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Question 1

Sperm are manufactured in the

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

Answer 1

testes' tubules.

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

It is maintained by human chorionic gonadotropin,so it continues to produce hormones.

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

puberty.

Question 4

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 5

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

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

Question 6

The fallopian tubes link the

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

Which male organ produces testosterone?

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

Question 10

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 11

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.

Question 12

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 13

Male sex hormones include high levels of

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

The external female sex organs are called the

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

Question 16

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 17

The release of the egg is characteristic of

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

Question 18

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 19

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 20

Which of the following chromosomal configurations denotes male?

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

Question 21

The cessation of menstruation is called

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

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

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 24

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

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

Question 25

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 26

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 27

An ovum or a sperm has _________ chromosomes.

A)18
B)23
C)32
D)46

Question 28

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

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

Question 29

The term impotence is another name for

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

Question 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

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

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

Question 35

________________ is a natural process that begins with the fertilization of an egg by a sperm.

A)Conception
B)In vitro
C)Genetic coding
D)Insemination

Question 36

The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

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

Question 37

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 38

The cell that is created from the fertilization of an ovum with a sperm is called a(n)

A)embryo.
B)zygote.
C)blastocyst.
D)fetus.

Question 39

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 40

The basic units of heredity that direct the structure and function of all body cells are

A)chromosomes.
B)trophoblasts.
C)gametes.
D)genes.

Question 41

The earliest point in pregnancy in which a fetus might survive outside of the uterus is the

A)end of the third trimester.
B)end of the second trimester.
C)beginning of the second trimester.
D)middle of the third trimester.

Question 42

Women who become pregnant over the age of 35 have an increased risk of having babies with

A)Down syndrome.
B)cystic fibrosis.
C)Tay-Sachs syndrome.
D)spina bifida.

Question 43

The settling of the fetus into the pelvic cavity

A)occurs at the end of the first trimester.
B)is known as lightening.
C)is known as quickening.
D)indicates delivery within 24 hours.

Question 44

The major body structures and organ systems form during

A)the first trimester.
B)the second trimester.
C)the third trimester.
D)the entire course of the pregnancy.

Question 45

Bonnie's pregnancy has been confirmed with a home pregnancy test.Bonnie should

A)establish a relationship with a health care provider so that she can receive the appropriate prenatal care.
B)be patient and retest in two weeks because of the high incidence of false positive results with home pregnancy tests.
C)spend the next few weeks researching obstetricians so she makes the correct decision.
D)join a medically supervised weight-loss program to make sure she does not gain too much pregnancy weight.

Question 46

Cigarette use during pregnancy is likely to result in a baby

A)with low birth weight.
B)with mental impairment.
C)born with anemia.
D)born with cancer.

Question 47

Most types of birth defects occur during the

A)first trimester.
B)second trimester.
C)9th through the 18th week of pregnancy.
D)final four weeks of pregnancy.

Question 48

Teratogen is the term that refers to a(n)

A)abnormality of the fetus.
B)defect in the placenta.
C)nutrient required for normal development.
D)substance that can cause birth defects.

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT an early sign of pregnancy?

A)nausea
B)fatigue
C)Braxton Hicks contractions
D)breast tenderness

Question 50

Unusual facial features,a small head,and heart defects are characteristic of babies born to mothers who

A)used heroin during pregnancy.
B)used cocaine during pregnancy.
C)were exposed to toxic chemicals during pregnancy.
D)used alcohol during pregnancy.

Question 51

An amniocentesis

A)cannot be performed during the second trimester.
B)is done primarily to collect genetic information.
C)cannot determine sex identification.
D)carries a very high risk for complications.

Question 52

Which of the following statements best describes what occurs AFTER the end of the second month of prenatal development?

A)The major body structures are formed.
B)The cells are being differentiated into specific body parts.
C)The major body structures undergo growth and refinement.
D)The fetus is most at risk for developing birth defects.

Question 53

The greatest degree of physical stress associated with pregnancy occurs

A)during the first trimester.
B)during the second trimester.
C)during the third trimester.
D)at different times depending on the age of the mother.

Question 54

Which of the following statements best describes the function of the placenta?

A)The placenta connects the mother's and the baby's blood supplies.
B)The placenta makes a two-way exchange of nutrients and waste materials between the mother and the fetus.
C)The placenta is a barrier that protects the developing baby from all harmful substances.
D)The placenta's only function is to carry nutrients and oxygen to the developing baby.

Question 55

Which one of the following is the most common recommendations regarding exercise during pregnancy?

A)Start a rigorous exercise program.
B)Continue a moderate exercise program.
C)Stop exercising.
D)Increase the intensity of exercise.

Question 56

The quadruple marker screen (QMS)is used to detect

A)fetal anomalies.
B)gender.
C)gestational age.
D)fetal position.

Question 57

Alice delivered a set of fraternal twins.Which of the following statements about them is TRUE?

A)They will be exactly alike in terms of their genetic code.
B)They came from an ovum that was fertilized by two sperm.
C)They resulted from two ova,each fertilized by a separate sperm.
D)They came from two ova fertilized by a single sperm.

Question 58

To decrease the risk of neural tube defects,women who are capable of becoming pregnant are urged to consume at least 400 micrograms daily of

A)folic acid.
B)vitamin C
C)calcium.
D)iron.

Question 59

The stage of development between implantation through about the 8th week after conception is known as a(n)

A)zygote.
B)embryo.
C)fetus.
D)neonate.

Question 60

Ultrasonography is LEAST useful in determining

A)genetic disorders.
B)structural abnormalities.
C)gestational age.
D)position of the fetus.

Question 61

The purpose of the clitoris is to produce germ cells.

Question 62

Calcium is the only supplement proven to provide relief from PMS and PMDD symptoms.

Question 63

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

Question 64

FSH triggers ovulation.

Question 65

Which of the following statements about postpartum depression is TRUE?

A)It will go away in a few days without help.
B)It prevents the new mother from participating normally in her life.
C)There is little that the mother's support system can do to help.
D)It is caused mostly by the mother's negative attitudes.

Question 66

In the resolution phase,the changes initiated during the excitement phase are reversed.

Question 67

Older women who experience menopause are more likely to benefit from hormone therapy than younger women.

Question 68

Preejaculatory fluid may contain sperm.

Question 69

Individuals can be celibate even while engaging in oral sex.

Question 70

Sexual dysfunction usually occurs in the mind.

Question 71

As men grow older,the intensity of sexual response increases.

Question 72

The second stage of labor is characterized by

A)slow cervical dilation.
B)the delivery of the baby.
C)expulsion of the plug blocking the cervix.
D)the delivery of the placenta.

Question 73

The first stage of labor is characterized by

A)delivery of the placentA.
B)crowning.
C)dilation of the cervix.
D)lightening.

Question 74

A minority of erectile problems are linked to other health conditions.

Question 75

Which of the following statements about low birth weight (LBW)is TRUE?

A)Good prenatal care is the best strategy for preventing LBW.
B)LBW is another term for prematurity.
C)LBW affects one-fourth of all babies in the United States.
D)LBW babies are likely to overeat as infants.

Question 76

When a fertilized ovum becomes implanted at a site other than the uterus,the resulting condition is known as a(n)_______________ pregnancy.

A)ectopic
B)aborted
C)gestational
D)peritoneal

Question 77

The reproductive system of girls matures later in life than the reproductive system of boys.

Question 78

To reduce the risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS),parents should

A)put babies to sleep on fluffy bedding.
B)put babies to sleep on their backs.
C)keep the baby's room warmer than the rest of the house.
D)give the baby a plush toy to reduce nighttime stress.

Question 79

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

Question 80

Spontaneous abortions are most commonly caused by

A)chromosomal abnormalities in the fetus.
B)poor nutritional status of pregnant women.
C)the use of cigarettes by pregnant women.
D)the use of alcohol by pregnant women.