Deck 11: Sexual Health

Question 1

The stage in the sexual response model during which there is a return to an unexcited state is called

A)resolution.
B)plateau.
C)orgasm.
D)excitement.

Answer 1

resolution.

Question 2

What is the area between a male's scrotum and anus called?

A)testes
B)perineum
C)epididymis
D)vas deferens

Answer 2

perineum

Question 3

The increased risk of osteoporosis after menopause is the result of a decrease in production of

A)estrogen.
B)progestin.
C)testosterone.
D)androgens.

Answer 3

estrogen.

Question 4

Which is the organ (or organs) in which a fertilized egg is developed into an embryo?

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

Question 5

The hormones ________ and ________ are involved in arousal and increased heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and other autonomic nervous system functions.

A)adrenaline; testosterone
B)epinephrine; norepinephrine
C)dopamine; serotonin
D)progestin; estrogen

Question 6

What is the sequential order of Masters and Johnson's stages of the human sexual response model?

A)excitement, orgasm, plateau, resolution
B)excitement, orgasm, resolution, plateau
C)excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution
D)resolution, excitement, orgasm, plateau

Question 7

Which hormone is principally responsible for sex drive in women?

A)estrogen
B)progestin
C)testosterone
D)vasopressin

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT part of a woman's external genitalia?

A)vagina
B)clitoris
C)mons pubis
D)labia majora

Question 9

Women's eggs are produced in and released from the

A)ovaries.
B)myometrium.
C)endometrium.
D)fallopian tubes.

Question 10

In middle-age women, the hormonal changes that cause a gradual reduction in ovarian functioning eventually culminates in

A)premenstrual syndrome.
B)menarche.
C)menopause.
D)premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Question 11

Upon sexual stimulation, nipple and clitoral erection occur in response to

A)vasocongestion.
B)extracellular fluid buildup.
C)muscle tension.
D)inflammation.

Question 12

Sperm are propelled from the epididymis into the

A)vas deferens.
B)perineum.
C)Cowper's gland.
D)frenulum.

Question 13

Circumcision involves removing the ________ and leaving the head of the penis permanently exposed.

A)frenulum
B)foreskin
C)scrotum
D)perineum

Question 14

Which of the following is true about sexual attitudes in the United States?

A)Attitudes about sex in the United States have always held to the ideal of sexual freedom.
B)The sexual revolution of the 1960s was the start of a 40-year shift toward more liberal attitudes about sex.
C)While the nation saw a more conservative economic climate in the 1980s and 1990s, the same period was one of the most sexually free in U.S.history.
D)College students and other young adults will be significant in determining prevailing attitudes in the 21^st century.

Question 15

Throughout one's lifespan, the biology of sexual development is directed by

A)serotonin.
B)insulin.
C)chromosomes.
D)hormones.

Question 16

Male sex hormones that are secreted primarily by the testes are known as

A)menarche
B)androgens.
C)progestins.
D)male estrogens.

Question 17

The primary reason women fake orgasm is

A)because they are bored.
B)to protect the feelings of their sexual partner.
C)due to pain.
D)fear of their own sexual inadequacy.

Question 18

The excitement one feels when sexually aroused-such as increased heart rate and vasocongestion-is caused mainly by

A)cultural cues.
B)involuntary reflexes.
C)conditioned responses.
D)hormone/neurotransmitter actions.

Question 19

Which of the following is the most likely culprit when a woman does not achieve orgasm during intercourse?

A)alcohol
B)inadequate lubrication
C)lack of foreplay
D)performance anxiety

Question 20

The period of three to seven years that precedes menopause, when women begin to experience symptoms of hormonal fluctuations, is called

A)menses.
B)viropause.
C)menarche.
D)perimenopause.

Question 21

The combination of ED drugs such as Viagra with ________ dilates blood vessels, which can result in a sudden drop in blood pressure.

A)alcohol
B)nitric oxide
C)Ecstasy
D)any stimulant drug

Question 22

Which of the following statements is true about erectile dysfunction?

A)Premature ejaculation is a major symptom.
B)It can have physical or psychological causes, or both.
C)Riding on bicycle seats can contribute to erectile dysfunction.
D)It is a very rare disorder that has been popularized by the appearance of drug treatments.

Question 23

From ________ percent of women report that they have never had an orgasm.

A)1 to 5
B)10 to 15
C)20 to 25
D)25 and 35

Question 24

All of the following are known to cause erectile dysfunction in men, EXCEPT

A)alcohol.
B)prostate surgery.
C)blood pressure medications.
D)excessive testosterone levels.

Question 25

Vaginismus may be relieved by

A)hormone replacement therapy.
B)Kegel exercises.
C)low doses of Viagra in combination with testosterone replacement.
D)decreasing vaginal lubrication.

Question 26

Which of the following does NOT cause penile pain during intercourse?

A)Peyronie's disease
B)gonorrhea and chlamydia
C)Kegel contractions
D)infections of the prostate

Question 27

The avoidance of or abstention from sexual activities with others is called

A)circumcision.
B)myotonia.
C)celibacy.
D)fellatio.

Question 28

Of the following, the most significant concern about sexting is

A)decreased student performance in school.
B)the potentially serious legal consequences.
C)its contribution to the sexual subordination of women.
D)that it increases the chance of a "hook-up" occurring.

Question 29

Which of the following statements about condom use is true?

A)Condoms provide complete protection against all STIs.
B)Male condoms are usually made of thin polyurethane.
C)Male condoms are fitted over the penis before erection.
D)Condom use provides a barrier against penile, vaginal, or anal discharges and genital lesions or sores.

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT considered a safer sex practice?

A)using condoms
B)restricting sexual activity to oral sex
C)practicing abstinence
D)having sex that does not involve genital contact or penetration

Question 31

Sexual behaviors such as voyeurism, pedophilia, and exhibitionism are classified as

A)fantasies.
B)sex games.
C)mental disorders.
D)sexual preferences.

Question 32

Intense, involuntary contractions of vaginal muscles that make intercourse painful for women are called

A)myotonia.
B)fellatio.
C)vaginismus.
D)cunnilingus.

Question 33

________ is a soft pouch of thin polyurethane that is inserted into the vagina before intercourse to prevent conception and protect against STDs.

A)A dental dam
B)A female condom
C)Spermicidal foam
D)A male condom

Question 34

The stop-start method is described as an effective technique for preventing

A)Peyronie's disease.
B)premature ejaculation.
C)vaginismus.
D)erectile dysfunction.

Question 35

Which of the following is the most sure-fire way to avoid STDs or unwanted pregnancies?

A)condom use
B)use of spermicidal foam
C)communicating with your partner about sex
D)abstinence

Question 36

Specific erogenous zones, areas of the body most sensitive to sexual arousal by touch, include the

A)breasts.
B)feet.
C)thighs.
D)shoulders.

Question 37

Which of the following is an autoerotic behavior?

A)foreplay
B)fellatio
C)sexual fantasies
D)sexual intercourse

Question 38

Which of the following is true of the hook-up culture?

A)Men and women seem to suffer equally from the negative consequences.
B)The openness of hook-up sexuality has led to an increased use of safe sex practices.
C)Sexual regret is among the negative consequences.
D)The health of long-term relationships is largely unaffected.

Question 39

Which of the following is true of anal intercourse?

A)Over half of people aged 15 to 44 have practiced anal intercourse.
B)Higher rates of anal intercourse are seen among Hispanic and Black populations than among Whites.
C)It is more common among people with more education.
D)It is as common among heterosexual couples as among gay male couples.

Question 40

The slow, steady decline in sexual activity most individuals experience over the course of life is caused by

A)lower levels of sex hormones and physiological changes.
B)menopause and viropause.
C)PMDD.
D)the cumulative effects of excess hormones generated during sexual activity.

Question 41

Which of the following is NOT true regarding pornography?

A)A direct relationship has been established between pornography and sexual violence.
B)The courts have upheld adults' constitutional right to view pornography on the Internet without restriction or censorship.
C)Some scientists have suggested that exposure to depictions of sexual violence and exploitation can increase criminal behavior.
D)Viewing pornography seems to have negative effects on relationships.

Question 42

Men cannot experience an orgasm during the refractory period.

Question 43

Only about 30 percent of women experience orgasm regularly through penis thrusting alone.

Question 44

The term cybersex refers to

A)the sexual identity, often false, claimed by Internet users in chat rooms and virtual worlds.
B)explicit pornographic videos created and viewed on the Internet.
C)explicitly sexual texting, also known as sexting.
D)sexual encounters with strangers on the Internet.

Question 45

The female sex hormones are secreted by the ovaries.

Question 46

A person with spinal cord injury may be able to have an orgasm but is unable to experience sensuous feelings in other parts of the body.

Question 47

The decrease in estrogen during menopause increases women's risk of osteoporosis and heart disease later in life.

Question 48

Diabetes can affect erectile functioning in men.

Question 49

Which term refers to a website to which someone uploads explicit photos of an ex-lover in order to humiliate him or her?

A)sexting
B)revenge porn
C)teledildonics
D)human-computer sexual interaction

Question 50

The inflow of blood to tissues in erogenous zones is called vasocongestion.

Question 51

Female sex hormones are called androgens.

Question 52

Some older men, like young men, can have one to three orgasms in an hour.

Question 53

Sexual fantasies and masturbation are the two most common autoerotic behaviors.

Question 54

The genre of pornography called femme porn

A)focuses on explicit and violent images of sexual abuse of women.
B)has more of a story line and a greater reliance on emotional intimacy than other porn genres.
C)is most popular among gay and bisexual men.
D)is viewed by more than one in four Internet users in any given month.

Question 55

Sexual arousal on the physiological level usually begins with stimulation of the erogenous zones.

Question 56

The use of a sex toy that is controlled by someone who is not in the room is known as

A)hooking up.
B)revenge porn.
C)teledildonics.
D)sexting.

Question 57

Like women, men experience dramatic changes in their reproductive capacity during midlife.

Question 58

Sperm is produced in the testes during prenatal development.

Question 59

Menses is the onset of menstruation.

Question 60

The external genitalia of the female are called the vulva.

Question 61

Atypical sexual practices that are not consensual and cause harm are called paraphilias.

Question 62

The purpose of safer sex practices is to prevent the exchange of partners' body fluids during sex.

Question 63

The ________ are the male reproductive glands that produce both sperm and testosterone.They are located in the scrotum.

Question 64

The practice of sexting has a high potential for damaging an individual's prospects for future relationships and careers.

Question 65

The courts have upheld adults' constitutional right to possess sexual images of minors, despite consistent protest by the public.

Question 66

The use of dental dams during oral sex to prevent transmission of bacteria and viruses has not been proven effective.

Question 67

The current version of the American Psychological Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) defines sex addiction as compulsive, out-of-control sexual behavior.

Question 68

The external genitalia of the female are called the ________.

Question 69

Fellatio, also known as cunnilingus, is the oral stimulation of the female genitals with the tongue and lips.

Question 70

Ten to fifteen percent of women have never had an orgasm.

Question 71

The ________ is a highly sensitive, cylindrical body of usually less than three centimeters, located at the front of the vulva where it projects between the lips of the labia minora.

Question 72

Women with high testosterone levels tend to be sexually disinterested.

Question 73

Sexual anorexia refers to individuals who experience a complete lack of sexual interest or desire.

Question 74

Currently, Viagra and other ED drugs are being misused on college campuses.

Question 75

Anal intercourse is the least risky sexual behavior for the transmission of STDs.

Question 76

The causes of erectile dysfunction can be both psychological and physical.

Question 77

The downside of the hook-up culture is an increase in mental health issues, including depression and anxiety.

Question 78

The combination of Viagra or other ED drugs with alcohol can be life threatening.

Question 79

It is important to communicate with sexual partners about one's sexual history.

Question 80

Long term use of recreational drugs has been proven to lower sexual desire and cause infertility.