Deck 3: Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Question 1

Typically most of a woman's sexual lubrication comes from

A)the Bartholin's glands.
B)the Cowper's glands.
C)the vaginal walls.
D)the Skene's glands.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The clitoris swells by the engorgement of blood of the

A)corpus spongiosum.
B)bulbocavernosus muscles.
C)corpora cavernosa.
D)labia minora.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following is a part of the vulva?

A)Bartholin's glands
B)clitoris
C)cervix
D)os

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The external part of the clitoris is ___ inch(es)long.

A).25
B).5
C)1.0
D)1.5

Question 5

During sexual arousal,a small amount of moisture is secreted at the vaginal opening by

A)the Bartholin's glands.
B)the Cowper's glands.
C)the pubic sweat glands.
D)the Bentham's glands.

Question 6

In most mammalian species,the female does all of the following EXCEPT

A)provide the environment for development.
B)nourish the young in the uterus.
C)select the sex of the unborn offspring.
D)nourish the young following birth.

Question 7

The pad of fatty tissue that covers the area of the pubic bone is called the

A)mons pubis.
B)labial junction.
C)labia majora.
D)clitoral hood.

Question 8

Which of the following can be found within the vestibule?

A)Bartholin's glands
B)areola
C)fallopian tubes
D)os

Question 9

All of the following make up the vulva EXCEPT the

A)clitoris.
B)labia minora.
C)mons pubis.
D)vagina.

Question 10

The labia majora enclose the

A)labia minora and the mons pubis.
B)clitoris,urethral opening,labia minora,and vaginal entrance.
C)vestibule and the corpora cavernosa.
D)Bartholin's glands and the urethral meatus.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a function of female sex organs?

A)reproduction
B)pleasure
C)temperature regulation
D)attraction of sexual partners

Question 12

What purpose does vaginal lubrication serve?

A)It increases the probability of conception.
B)It makes penetration by the penis more pleasurable.
C)It helps protect the vagina from contracting an HIV infection.
D)All of these.

Question 13

In order for an embryo to develop male genitals,the embryo must

A)receive hormonal and genetic signals.
B)have a slightly longer gestation period.
C)have a shorter gestation period.
D)first produce sperm.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an unanswered question concerning female anatomy?

A)the function of the G-spot
B)the role of orgasm
C)the function of the clitoris
D)placement of many nerves in the pelvic cavity

Question 15

An important difference between the clitoris and the penis is that the clitoris

A)cannot undergo erection.
B)has no function other than sexual pleasure.
C)has no cover that is equivalent to the foreskin of the penis.
D)has relatively few nerve endings compared to the penis.

Question 16

The center of sexual arousal in the female is the

A)vagina.
B)clitoris.
C)mons veneris.
D)labia minora.

Question 17

The folds of the labia minora meet to form the

A)urethral meatus.
B)mons veneris.
C)clitoral hood.
D)labia majora.

Question 18

During orgasm,the clitoris is

A)not covered by the clitoral hood.
B)not covered by the labia minora.
C)retracted under the clitoral hood.
D)retracted under the glans clitoris.

Question 19

The internal part of the clitoris is ___ inch(es)long.

A).5
B)1.5
C)2.5
D)3.5

Question 20

The sole function of the clitoris is

A)sexual arousal.
B)secretion of lubricants.
C)urination.
D)both urination and secretion of lubricants.

Question 21

Vaginal lubrication comes from

A)the cervix.
B)vestibular sweating.
C)the fimbriae of the fallopian tubes.
D)blood vessels in the vaginal wall.

Question 22

The inner lining of the uterine walls that is filled with tiny blood vessels is the

A)myometrium.
B)exometrium.
C)endometrium.
D)myocardium.

Question 23

The cervix is about ___ inches long and ___ inches wide at the top.

A)2;1
B)3;1
C)3;3
D)4;2

Question 24

One possible explanation for the possibility of a female ejaculation is that liquid is expelled from the

A)Bartholin's glands.
B)para-urethral glands.
C)pseudo-prostate.
D)ureters.

Question 25

Dolores reached menarche last year.Recently she has become alarmed because she has noticed clear,slippery,elastic secretions coming from her vagina.What may be happening here?

A)These secretions are normal during ovulation.
B)She may have contracted vaginismus.
C)These are the normal signs of the sloughing off of the endometrium.
D)These secretions are normal during menopause.

Question 26

"Revirgination" is a procedure that

A)tightens a woman's vagina.
B)makes the labia majora smaller.
C)reattaches the hymen.
D)all of these

Question 27

The _____________ is located on the front wall of the vagina,midway between the pubic bone and the cervix on the vaginal side of the urethra.

A)G-spot
B)hymen
C)clitoris
D)perineum

Question 28

The part of the uterus which dilates during pregnancy is the

A)episiotomy.
B)cervix.
C)epididymus.
D)humen.

Question 29

__________ is a type of surgery which serves to artificially "restore" a woman's virginity by reattaching her hymen.

A)Hymenectomy
B)Hymolabial fusion
C)Labial shaping
D)Hymenoplasty

Question 30

Which of the following is TRUE?

A)If a woman no longer has a hymen,she is not a virgin.
B)The reason women with intact hymens cannot use a tampon is because there is no opening in the hymen.
C)The only true test of virginity can be done by looking at a woman's cervix.
D)A hymen can rupture by something which does not involve sexual behavior.

Question 31

One of the biological purposes of vaginal lubrication caused by sexual excitement is to

A)maximize risk of infection.
B)create a more hospitable environment for sperm.
C)reduce the likelihood of pregnancy.
D)create a more acidic environment for sperm.

Question 32

Can a woman whose hymen is intact use a tampon?

A)No,the hymen covers the introitus.
B)No,the Grafenberg spot will prevent insertion.
C)Yes,there are usually several perforations in the hymen.
D)Yes,the hymen disappears at menarche.

Question 33

During a typical menstruation,_______ passes through the _______.

A)vaginal discharge;introitus
B)follicular tissue;oocyte
C)Graffian follicle;fallopian tube
D)endometrial tissue;cervical os

Question 34

Which of the following is TRUE?

A)Once it leaves the ovary,the egg remains viable for 72 hours.
B)Women produce oocytes beginning in puberty and continuing until menopause.
C)At birth,a female's ovaries contain about half a million oocytes.
D)Unlike sperm,a woman's oocytes do not degenerate.

Question 35

The area known as the Grafenberg spot is reportedly located

A)in the posterior region of the labia majora.
B)on the cervix.
C)midway between the pubic bone and the cervix on the front wall of the vagina.
D)around the corpora cavernosa.

Question 36

The tapered end of the uterus that opens into the vagina is known as the

A)os coccyx.
B)endometrium.
C)cervix.
D)infundibulum.

Question 37

The introitus refers to

A)the connection between the vagina and the cervix.
B)the lower one-third of the vagina.
C)vaginal secretions.
D)the inner two-thirds of the vagina.

Question 38

The cheesy white matter that may be found under the hood of the clitoris is called

A)smegma.
B)cervical mucus.
C)Cowper's secretion.
D)urethral meatus.

Question 39

Which one of the following statements about vaginal secretions is accurate?

A)Vaginal secretions originate from the Grafenberg area.
B)Vaginal lubrication serves no known function.
C)Vaginal secretions serve as nourishment for sperm.
D)Vaginal secretions change in color,quantity,and consistency,depending on where the woman is in her menstrual cycle.

Question 40

The hollow thick-walled muscular organ held in the pelvic cavity by a number of flexible ligaments is called the _______________.

A)G-spot
B)uterus
C)cervix
D)fallopian tube

Question 41

In females,urine passes through the urethra which is located

A)within the vagina.
B)adjacent to the ampulla.
C)between the clitoris and the vaginal opening.
D)between the introitus and the anus.

Question 42

The phases of the ovarian cycle include all of the following EXCEPT the

A)follicular phase.
B)ovulatory phase.
C)menses phase.
D)luteal phase.

Question 43

Hormones that act directly on the gonads are called

A)pheromones.
B)progesterones.
C)gonadotropins.
D)gonadophilic.

Question 44

Usually ovulation occurs

A)in both ovaries each month.
B)randomly in one ovary or the other each month.
C)in one ovary each month,alternating left and right sides.
D)differently from woman to woman.

Question 45

Which statement most accurately describes the process of ovulation?

A)The endometrium is sloughed off in the uterus.
B)A Graffian follicle ruptures,and the oocyte is released.
C)One of the approximately 400 oocytes ripens.
D)Cervical secretions change the vaginal environment to an acidic one.

Question 46

What are the two components of the female reproductive cycle?

A)the ovarian cycle and the hormone cycle
B)the ovarian cycle and the uterine cycle
C)the menstrual cycle and menopause
D)the menstrual cycle and the uterine cycle

Question 47

Between the rectum and the vagina is an area of soft tissue known as the

A)peritoneum.
B)perineum.
C)probrium.
D)vestibule.

Question 48

Female breasts develop at puberty because of

A)hormonal stimulation.
B)muscular development.
C)lactation.
D)glandularity.

Question 49

The number of ovarian follicles that grow during the follicular phase is

A)100-200.
B)50-60.
C)10-20.
D)1-2.

Question 50

How do oocytes get into the fallopian tubes?

A)The cilia of the fimbriae wave the oocyte into the infundibulum.
B)Disintegration of the corpus luteum drops the oocyte into the ampulla.
C)The oviducts contract around the ruptured follicle,thus releasing the oocyte.
D)The cilia of the perineum move the oocyte towards the uterus.

Question 51

The ovarian cycle averages _______ days in length.

A)40
B)21
C)30
D)28

Question 52

An oocyte travels from the _______ to the _______ during ovulation.

A)ovaries;fallopian tubes
B)fallopian tubes;ovaries
C)uterine tubes;ovaries
D)fallopian tubes;oviducts

Question 53

The word _________ refers to one's sex drive.

A)oogenic
B)hyperandrogenic
C)gonadotrope
D)libido

Question 54

Mothers nourish their infants with milk produced in lobes within the breast called

A)alveoli.
B)areolas.
C)ducts.
D)ampullae.

Question 55

Fertilization normally takes place in the

A)cervix.
B)uterus.
C)fallopian tube.
D)vagina.

Question 56

The phases of the ovarian cycle are the

A)menstrual phase,the luteal phase,and the ovulatory phase.
B)follicular phase,the ovulatory phase,and the secretory phase.
C)follicular phase,the ovulatory phase,and the luteal phase.
D)ovulatory phase,the proliferative phase,and the secretory phase.

Question 57

How long is the egg viable following release?

A)24 hours
B)48 hours
C)72 hours
D)There is significant variation depending on the woman.

Question 58

The darkened area around the nipple is called the

A)auricle.
B)atrium.
C)alveoli.
D)areola.

Question 59

In females,the urethral opening is located

A)between the vagina and the anus.
B)between the clitoris and the vaginal opening.
C)in the vagina.
D)in the perineum.

Question 60

Which of the following statements about the ovaries is NOT true?

A)The gametes produced by the ovary are called oocytes.
B)Estrogen and progesterone are produced by the ovaries.
C)When the oocyte emerges from the ovary,its vesicular follicle becomes the corpus luteum.
D)At birth,the ovary contains up to 40,000 immature oocytes.

Question 61

Rebecca has had an alarmingly heavy flow during her menstrual cycle.She has soaked through a sanitary pad in less than an hour.A likely diagnosis would be,

A)menorrhagia.
B)dysparaunia.
C)amenorrhea.
D)dysmenorrhea.

Question 62

As her menstrual flow begins,Annika feels weak,nauseated,and has severe pain in the pelvic region.These symptoms occur at no other time.A likely diagnosis is

A)primary dysmenorrhea.
B)amenorrhea.
C)premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
D)eclampsia.

Question 63

What percentage of women experience at least one emotional,physical,or behavioral change during the week of menstruation?

A)35%
B)50%
C)75%
D)95%

Question 64

Primary dysmenorrhea is caused by high levels of

A)prostaglandins.
B)pheromones.
C)testosterone.
D)estrogen.

Question 65

Anya has a severe bacterial infection.Her doctor told her that it could be the result of tampon use.Anya likely has

A)Endometriosis
B)toxic shock syndrome
C)menstrual dysmorphic disorder
D)perimenopausal syndrome

Question 66

When one of her children developed an extended illness,Maureen stopped menstruating.She had no other symptoms.A likely diagnosis would be

A)secondary dysmenorrhea.
B)primary endometrial cancer.
C)primary PMDD.
D)secondary amenorrhea.

Question 67

The Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response does not account for the

A)physical changes that occur in the clitoris.
B)role of desire in sexual arousal.
C)physiological components of sexual arousal.
D)role of the autonomic nervous system in sexual response.

Question 68

Mittelschmerz is

A)a sharp pain during ovulation.
B)the opening of the fallopian tube during ovulation.
C)the name of the researcher who largely defined women's sexual response.
D)a German beer known to increase fertility.

Question 69

Serious pain before or during a woman's menstrual cycle is called

A)menorrhagia.
B)dysparaunia.
C)amenorrhea.
D)dysmenorrhea.

Question 70

Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding is called

A)dysmenorrhea.
B)amenorrhea.
C)menarche.
D)menorrhagia.

Question 71

Which of the following statements regarding sexual intercourse during menstruation is NOT correct?

A)Women who are Orthodox Jews must refrain from intercourse for seven days following the end of menstruation.
B)Some women may find it relieves menstrual discomfort.
C)Conception cannot occur.
D)There is a general cultural taboo against it.

Question 72

Six female students sharing rooms in a dorm apartment report similarly timed menstrual cycles.This phenomenon can be described as

A)chance.
B)menstrual synchrony.
C)menstrual asynchrony.
D)statistically insignificant.

Question 73

Each of the following researchers has described a model for sexual response in humans EXCEPT

A)Masters and Johnson.
B)Kaplan.
C)Loulan.
D)Dodson.

Question 74

When women do not menstruate for reasons other than aging,the condition is called

A)dysmenorrhea.
B)menarche.
C)menorrhagia.
D)amenorrhea.

Question 75

Menses is largely made up of

A)follicle tissue.
B)cervical tissue.
C)endometrial tissue.
D)ovarian tissue.

Question 76

What is the nature of the controversy that surrounds a diagnosis of premenstrual syndrome?

A)The frequency and severity of this disorder precludes women from certain jobs.
B)Studies on PMS are inconclusive and contradictory.
C)This problem occurs only among middle-class white women.
D)Diagnosis is complicated by depression and anxiety.

Question 77

An easily available prostaglandin inhibitor is

A)ibuprofen.
B)acetaminophen.
C)plain yogurt.
D)caffeine.

Question 78

Maria has never menstruated and she is now 18 years old.This is called

A)menorrhagia.
B)primary dysparaunia.
C)primary amenorrhea.
D)dysmenorrhea.

Question 79

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation for dealing with premenstrual changes?

A)Consume a well-balanced diet.
B)Avoid tobacco.
C)Avoid physical exertion.
D)Get sufficient sleep.

Question 80

Approximately how much blood is expelled during the menses?

A)2-5 ounces
B)5-10 ounces
C)10-15 ounces
D)15-20 ounces