Deck 5: Sex and Your Body

Question 1

The testes are _____ than the rest of the body.

A)5 degrees cooler
B)5 degrees warmer
C)10 degrees cooler
D)10 degrees warmer

Answer 1

5 degrees cooler

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

vagina.

Question 3

Gonads are

A)vaginal lesions.
B)hormones.
C)penises and vaginas.
D)ovaries and testes.

Answer 3

ovaries and testes.

Question 4

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 5

Testis is another word for

A)testicle.
B)scrotum.
C)epididymis.
D)semen.

Question 6

About what percentage of newborn males in the United States are circumcised?

A)95%
B)75%
C)55%
D)35%

Question 7

Which of the following best describes male circumcision in the United States?

A)It is least common among Muslims.
B)It is most common among Latinos and whites.
C)It is more common in the Midwest than in the West.
D)It is more common now than it was 50 years ago.

Question 8

The _____ contains spongy tissue that becomes engorged with blood during sexual excitement.

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

Question 9

The sperm-storing structure on the surface of the testicles is the

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

Question 10

Sperm travels from the epididymis through the

A)corpus spongiosum.
B)urethra.
C)vas deferens.
D)seminal vesicle.

Question 11

The external female sex organs are called the

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

Question 12

A direct analogy can be made between the clitoris and the

A)vas deferens.
B)glans penis.
C)testis.
D)foreskin.

Question 13

Womb is another term for

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

Question 14

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

A)It reduces the risk of contracting an STD later in life.
B)It does not pose a risk of bleeding or infection.
C)It may make the penis more sensitive.
D)The majority of men worldwide are circumcised.

Question 15

The fallopian tubes link the

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

Question 16

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 17

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

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

Question 18

What are the basic units of reproduction in both males and females?

A)germ cells
B)gonads
C)sex hormones
D)chromosomes

Question 19

The prepuce is also called the

A)labia majora.
B)glans.
C)clitoral hood.
D)uterus.

Question 20

Sperm are manufactured in the

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

Question 21

Chemicals such as DDT and DES interfere with reproduction by

A)disrupting endocrine activity.
B)destroying reproductive organ tissues.
C)causing mutations in sperm and ova.
D)making sex fluids highly acidic.

Question 22

Sexual differentiation is the

A)combination of chromosomes that an individual inherits.
B)process of developing sex organs as a male or female.
C)life stage at which individuals determine their sexual orientation.
D)development of secondary sex characteristics.

Question 23

Which of the following chromosomal configurations denotes male?

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

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 the prepuce.

Question 27

The female sex hormones that sustain reproductive functions are

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

Question 28

Which of the following chemicals have several water-bottle manufacturers stopped using because of the link to reproductive problems?

A)DDT
B)PCB
C)BPA
D)PBDE

Question 29

Female sex hormones include high levels of

A)androgens.
B)estrogens and progestagens.
C)FSH and LH.
D)estrogens and premarin.

Question 30

How many chromosomes do human cells normally contain?

A)22
B)23
C)44
D)46

Question 31

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 32

Which male organ produces testosterone?

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

Question 33

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 34

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

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

Question 35

What is the part of the brain that controls hunger,thirst,and sexual functions?

A)corpus callosum
B)hypothalamus
C)pituitary gland
D)cerebellum

Question 36

Which of the following does not produce testosterone?

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

Question 37

Male sex hormones include high levels of

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

Question 38

Which of the following chromosomal configurations denotes female?

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

Question 39

Male circumcision involves removal of

A)the glans.
B)the prepuce.
C)the scrotum.
D)erectile tissue.

Question 40

Which of the following describes Turner's syndrome?

A)It affects 1 in 1000 men.
B)It occurs when a man carries two or more X chromosomes.
C)It affects 1 in 1000 women.
D)It occurs when a woman only has one complete X chromosome.

Question 41

The most effective physical stimulation involves

A)touching.
B)seeing.
C)hearing.
D)smelling.

Question 42

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 43

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 44

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

A)increasing salt intake
B)eating a diet low in complex carbohydrates
C)using relaxation techniques
D)abstaining from exercise

Question 45

The cessation of menstruation is called

A)menopause.
B)menarche.
C)senescence.
D)midlife crisis.

Question 46

The release of the ovum is characteristic of

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

Question 47

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 48

Women who experience dysmenorrhea have _____ menstruation.

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

Question 49

Which of the following is the first phase of the menstrual cycle?

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

Question 50

Ovulation usually occurs

A)at the beginning of the menstrual cycle.
B)in the estrogenic phase of the menstrual cycle.
C)at the end of the menstrual cycle.
D)about 14 days before the onset of menses.

Question 51

What is the order of menstrual cycle phases?

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 52

Which of the following is the most severe form of menstrual problems?

A)premenstrual syndrome
B)premenstrual tension
C)premenstrual dysphoric disorder
D)dysmenorrhea

Question 53

Reproductive maturation of boys occurs about _____ than maturation of girls.

A)4 years earlier
B)2 years earlier
C)2 years later
D)4 years later

Question 54

Early onset of menarche has been linked to

A)poor diet.
B)being underweight.
C)poverty.
D)obesity.

Question 55

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 56

What happens to the corpus luteum if pregnancy occurs?

A)It begins to produce progesterone and estrogen.
B)It degenerates and estrogen and progesterone levels decline.
C)It is maintained by human chronic gonadotropin.
D)It forms the placenta for the embryo.

Question 57

Areas of the body that are sensitive to touch are called

A)erogenous zones.
B)stimulators.
C)estrogenic sites.
D)orgasmic plateaus.

Question 58

The average age of menarche in the United States is

A)about 10.
B)about 12.
C)about 14.
D)too variable to pinpoint.

Question 59

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)lengthening of the penis.

Question 60

Which of the following best describes aging male syndrome?

A)It usually begins at 50.
B)It occurs over a shorter period than menstruation.
C)It may involve loss of muscle mass and increase in fat mass.
D)It can be treated with testosterone replacement therapy in younger men.

Question 61

The first step in treating a sexual dysfunction is

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

Question 62

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)involuntary contraction of the pubic muscles in women.

Question 63

Endometriosis is a

A)blockage of the urethra.
B)blockage of the vas deferens.
C)growth of uterine tissue outside the uterus.
D)type of surgical sterilization.

Question 64

The third stage of the sexual response cycle is the _____ phase.

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

Question 65

The first stage of the sexual response cycle is the _____ phase.

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

Question 66

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

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

Question 67

The second stage of the sexual response cycle is the _____ phase.

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

Question 68

The fourth stage of the sexual response cycle is the _____ phase.

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

Question 69

The term impotence is another name for

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

Question 70

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 71

The refractory period is the

A)first phase of the sexual response cycle.
B)fusion of the plateau and orgasmic phases.
C)period between female orgasms.
D)period during which the male cannot be restimulated to orgasm.

Question 72

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 cannot be immediately restimulated to orgasm.
D)Men enter a refractory period.

Question 73

Mixing nitrates with Viagra can cause

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

Question 74

Which of the following commonly occurs during the first 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 75

The plateau phase of the sexual response cycle is characterized by

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

Question 76

Which of the following is a common symptom of pelvic inflammatory disease?

A)abdominal pain
B)vaginal discharge
C)rash
D)decreased blood flow

Question 77

Between what ages does testicular cancer most frequently occur?

A)20-39
B)40-59
C)60-79
D)80 and older

Question 78

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

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

Question 79

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

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

Question 80

Which of the following is the most common sexual health problem in women?

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