Deck 2: Sexual Anatomy

Question 1

Male circumcision involves removal of the _______,which covers the glans of the penis.

A) foreskin
B) frenulum
C) corpora cavernosa
D) corona

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The function of the scrotum is to _______.

A) support each testicle and encase the vas deferens
B) house and protect the testicles
C) produce sperm cells for reproduction
D) transport mature sperm cells during ejaculation

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following statements is a myth concerning penis size?

A) A small flaccid or non-erect penis predicts a small erect penis.
B) Most partners of men don't care or think very much about penis size.
C) Penis size is not related to overall build, height, or nose size.
D) Exercising the penis does not cause an increase in size.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Sperm cells require approximately _______ to mature before they are ready for ejaculation.

A) 74 days
B) 74 hours
C) 74 minutes
D) 74 months

Question 5

Sperm cells mature in the _______.

A) vas deferens
B) epididymis
C) seminal vesicles
D) prostate gland

Question 6

Which of the following describes a function of the testicles?

A) They encase the vas deferens.
B) They manufacture sperm cells.
C) They store mature sperm cells.
D) They produce seminal fluid.

Question 7

How does a hot bath affect a man's fertility?

A) It keeps the testicles close to the man's body, thereby increasing sperm production.
B) It decreases the temperature in the scrotum, which decreases sperm production.
C) It raises the temperature in the scrotum, which decreases sperm production.
D) It creates the ideal temperature for sperm production.

Question 8

The testicles are also called _______.

A) scrotal cords
B) seminiferous organs
C) epididymal sacs
D) male gonads

Question 9

Bart is experiencing an erection.Which parts of his penis are engorged with blood?

A) urethra and frenulum
B) corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum
C) urethra and corpora cavernosa
D) frenulum and corpus spongiosum

Question 10

Like a majority of men,the raised ridge at the base of Zach's penile glans,called the _______,is somewhat more sexually sensitive than the rest of the tip of the penis.

A) penile shaft
B) corona
C) urethra
D) frenulum

Question 11

The _______ support(s)each testicle and encases the vas deferens,nerves,and muscles.

A) scrotum
B) prostate gland
C) seminiferous tubules
D) spermatic cords

Question 12

Research about male circumcision reveals that _______.

A) the glans of a circumcised penis is more sensitive to sexual stimulation than the glans of an intact penis
B) the practice of circumcision is on the rise in the United States
C) the differences between circumcised and intact males in rates of urinary tract infections, penile irritations, and penile cancer are small or nonexistent
D) there is medical justification for circumcision of newborn males

Question 13

In men,the purpose of the _______ is to carry semen and urine from inside to outside the body.

A) frenulum
B) corpus spongiosum
C) urethra
D) corona

Question 14

Rigidity of the penis resulting from an inflow of blood during sexual arousal is referred to as _______.

A) arousal
B) frenulum
C) circumcision
D) erection

Question 15

The uterus was once perceived to be unclean and poisonous,able to wander through the woman's body causing illness and even suffocation.This condition was referred to as _______.

A) cervical cancer
B) premenstrual syndrome
C) menopause
D) hysteria

Question 16

The vagina was once perceived to be _______.

A) an internal scrotum
B) a collection of seven cells
C) an inwardly inverted penile foreskin
D) retained testicles

Question 17

Which of the following is the correct sequence regarding the route that sperm take on their journey out of a male's body?

A) testes, vas deferens, urethral opening, epididymis
B) testes, epididymis, vas deferens, urethral opening
C) vas deferens, testes, urethra, ejaculatory duct
D) epididymis, vas deferens, prostate gland, urethra

Question 18

The loose skin of the ___________ allows for expansion during erection.

A) penile glans
B) foreskin
C) penile shaft
D) corona

Question 19

Like a majority of men,the part of Abe's penis that is very sensitive to sexual stimulation is _______.

A) the penile glans
B) the corpora cavernosa
C) the underside of the scrotum
D) the epididymis

Question 20

The penis is responsible for _______.

A) ejaculating semen and transporting urine
B) producing semen and storing testosterone
C) housing the testicles and storing semen
D) secreting testosterone and triggering ejaculation

Question 21

In her human sexuality class,Elsa's professor probably explained to the class that the vas deferens is a _______.

A) structure where sperm cells are stored as they mature
B) structure where sperm cells are generated
C) tube through which mature sperm cells travel to the man's internal reproductive system
D) tube that produces seminal fluid

Question 22

The urethral opening _______.

A) partially covers the clitoral glans
B) protects delicate genital structures
C) allows urine to pass from the body
D) expands greatly during pregnancy

Question 23

_______ is primarily produced by the seminal vesicles and prostate gland.

A) Testosterone
B) Estrogen
C) Smegma
D) Semen

Question 24

While teaching about female orgasm,the professor of a human sexuality class probably taught the class that orgasms are triggered in most women by stimulation of the _______.

A) labia majora
B) urethral bulb
C) mons veneris
D) clitoral glans

Question 25

Walid is going to have a vasectomy.As a result of this procedure,his _______ will be severed and sealed off.

A) ejaculatory duct
B) prostate gland
C) urethral bulb
D) vas deferens

Question 26

When a man experiences an orgasm,semen is forced into the _______.

A) urethral bulb
B) prostate gland
C) scrotum
D) penile glans

Question 27

The most common explanation for why researchers discovered the structure of the clitoris only recently is that _______.

A) there was a lack of money for research on female anatomy
B) people already understood how the clitoris worked
C) there was cultural hesitancy over detailed exploration of female sexuality and anatomy
D) researchers were more interested in sexual attitudes than in sexual anatomy

Question 28

The _______ are smooth,hairless,inner lips of the vulva that are sensitive during sexual arousal.

A) labia minora
B) labia majora
C) clitoris
D) mons veneris

Question 29

The thick clear fluid that appears on the tip of the penis during sexual arousal is produced by the _______.

A) Cowper's glands
B) prostate gland
C) vas deferens
D) epididymis

Question 30

Female genital mutilation,a practice typically involving the removal of the clitoral glans and all or part of the labia minora of a prepubescent girl,illustrates all of the following with the exception of _______________________.

A) distinct cultural responses to female and male sexual activity
B) ritualistic practices with chronic, and sometimes fatal, health consequences
C) approaches to the treatment of medical conditions affecting women only, such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder
D) a high value placed on female virginity and the avoidance of sexual pleasure

Question 31

Miguel's physician taught him how to conduct a testicular self-examination.His physician probably told him _______.

A) to perform it after a warm bath or shower
B) to check for swelling on the prostate gland
C) to examine each testicle with only one hand
D) that it is abnormal if one testicle is slightly larger than the other

Question 32

Some men,regardless of sexual orientation,enjoy having their _______ caressed manually during sexual activities.

A) gonads
B) anus
C) urethra
D) epididymis

Question 33

Oliver was diagnosed with prostatitis.This means that he has _______.

A) cancer of the prostate gland
B) a bacterial infection
C) warts on the prostate gland
D) sores on the prostate gland

Question 34

During sexual arousal,a small amount of clear,thick fluid appeared at the tip of Quincy's penis.This fluid is referred to as _______.

A) testosterone
B) sperm
C) estrogen
D) pre-ejaculate

Question 35

The tissue that partially or fully covers the clitoral glans is referred to as the _______.

A) clitoral hood
B) labia majora
C) labia minora
D) cura

Question 36

What are some of the structures that comprise the vulva?

A) vagina, ovaries, clitoris, and cervix
B) vagina, anus, labia majora, and ovaries
C) urethra, pubic hair, ovaries, and fallopian tubes
D) urethral opening, clitoral glans, labia majora, and labia minora

Question 37

Noemi,a native of Africa,underwent a ritualistic,cultural practice that entailed the removal of her clitoral glans and all or part of the labia minora when she was about to enter puberty.This example illustrates _______.

A) a way to cure a urinary tract infection
B) premenstrual dysphoric disorder
C) female genital mutilation
D) a way to treat premenstrual syndrome

Question 38

Norman is sexually aroused and approaching ejaculation.As a result,his _______ is contracting,shutting off the possible flow of urine from his bladder.

A) seminal vesicle
B) ejaculatory duct
C) prostate gland
D) vas deferens

Question 39

The ejaculatory duct _______.

A) directs semen into the urethra
B) produces fluid that becomes part of the semen
C) produces sperm cells
D) directs sperm cells to the epididymis

Question 40

A function of the _______ is to cushion the impact with the pubic bone during sexual intercourse.

A) labia minora
B) clitoris
C) mons veneris
D) labia majora

Question 41

Joyce is experiencing symptoms such as pain and stinging during urination,frequent urination,slight fever,and pressure in her lower back.She probably has _______.

A) a urinary tract infection
B) premenstrual dysphoric disorder
C) premenstrual syndrome
D) cervical cancer

Question 42

The term gonads refers to _______.

A) all male and female sex organs
B) an internal organ in men that is involved in reproduction
C) an external structure in women that is involved in reproduction
D) a sex organ in either men or women that produces cells for reproduction

Question 43

Andrea has a painful medical condition caused by cells and tissues migrating outside the uterus into her abdominal cavity.Her condition is referred to as _______.

A) uterine cancer
B) cervical cancer
C) endometriosis
D) premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Question 44

Which of the following is a common myth about the hymen?

A) Some girls are born without a hymen.
B) Upon first sexual intercourse, the hymen will break and bleed.
C) Sperm cells can make their way past the hymen into the vagina.
D) The hymen may be perforated due to tampon insertion.

Question 45

In order to prevent or detect cervical cancer early,all girls and women should have a _______ three years after they begin having intercourse,or at age 21,regardless of sexual activity.

A) Pap test
B) mammogram
C) episiotomies
D) hysterectomy

Question 46

Which of the following statements about breasts is factual?

A) Women's perceptions of their own breasts are not a determining factor in their overall body image and self-esteem.
B) The breasts of both men and women are parts of human sexual anatomy that are prone to cancer.
C) Stimulation of a woman's breasts is always a source of intense sexual pleasure.
D) Female breasts have no other purpose besides producing milk.

Question 47

The vagina _______.

A) is an inflexible canal, which may make it difficult for a man to remove his penis
B) normally emits an unpleasant odor
C) extends from the cervix to the fallopian tubes
D) is normally about 3 to 4 inches in length when a woman is not sexually aroused

Question 48

During childbirth,Maria's physician cut her _______ to allow for easier passage of her daughter and less tearing of her vaginal opening.

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

Question 49

In addition to a personal level of breast self-awareness,women between the ages of 20 and 40 should _______.

A) have checkups by a health care professional every 3 years
B) not worry about problems with their breasts
C) only go to a health care professional if they experience extreme pain in the chest area
D) not examine their breasts if it makes them uncomfortable to do so

Question 50

During pregnancy,the fetus grows in the _______.

A) fallopian tubes
B) endometrium
C) ovaries
D) uterus

Question 51

Breasts _______.

A) may provide sexual pleasure for men and women
B) are only part of the female anatomy
C) are sexually sensitive in relation to their size
D) do not vary in shape

Question 52

The physical changes that girls undergo at puberty as they mature into women are triggered by _______.

A) her age
B) the female hormones estrogen and progesterone
C) her height and weight
D) the composition of her diet

Question 53

Alma is concerned that she will be viewed as unmarriageable by her culture because her hymen is separated.As a result,she decided to have a _______ to restore her hymen to an intact-appearing state.

A) episiotomy
B) vasectomy
C) hymenorrhaphy
D) mammography

Question 54

The _______ is the narrow bottom end of the uterus that connects the uterus to the vagina.

A) fallopian tube
B) endometrium
C) cervix
D) ovum

Question 55

In order to collect and examine cervical cells for any abnormalities,_______.

A) a woman has to undergo a long procedure in a hospital
B) the vagina is held open with a speculum, and a few cells are gently swabbed or brushed from the cervix
C) a doctor shines a light into a woman's vagina and visually examines her cervix
D) a woman is given a swab and told to collect a sample of her own cervical cells

Question 56

The _______ is a ring of tissue surrounding and partially covering the vaginal opening.

A) mons veneris
B) perineum
C) clitoral hood
D) hymen

Question 57

The human papilloma virus is _______.

A) a medical condition caused by endometrial cells migrating outside the uterus
B) the primary cause of cervical cancer
C) uncommon and always has noticeable symptoms
D) curable

Question 58

An especially sensitive area inside the vagina that some women have identified as enhancing sexual arousal is referred to as the _______.

A) cervix
B) G-spot
C) os
D) areola

Question 59

Fertilization of the _______ occurs in the _______.

A) ovum; uterus
B) sperm; endometrium
C) ovum; fallopian tubes
D) ovary; cervix

Question 60

Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding episiotomies?

A) It is unnecessary during a routine birth.
B) It is routinely performed today.
C) The frenulum is cut during this procedure.
D) It is only performed during a cesarean section.

Question 61

Identify and explain the four guiding principles of breast health awareness.

Question 62

Berneice has endometriosis,and because of it,she experiences extremely painful menstrual cramps.This is an example of _______.

A) amenorrhea
B) dysmenorrhea
C) toxic shock syndrome
D) abnormal uterine bleeding

Question 63

The purpose of the menstrual cycle is to _______.

A) create sexual stimulation
B) foster the development of female sex characteristics
C) create conditions that allow for conception and pregnancy
D) cleanse the reproductive organs of bacteria

Question 64

During the week before the start of her period,Zahara always experiences major depressive symptoms,radical mood swings,persistent irritability,poor concentration,fatigue,and physical symptoms such as bloating and breast tenderness which cause her to avoid social activities.Zahara's symptoms are illustrative of _______.Compared to her sister,the symptoms of depression,mood swings,irritability and fatigue Zahara experiences every month prior to the onset of her period are severe and debilitating.Once properly diagnosed,Zahara seeks treatment for the condition of __________________.

A) amenorrhea
B) premenstrual dysphoric disorder
C) major depression
D) dysmenorrhea

Question 65

A cause of amenorrhea is _______.

A) tampon use
B) uterine fibroids
C) prostaglandin
D) eating disorders

Question 66

_______ and _______ hormones act together to stimulate ovulation.

A) Luteinizing; progesterone
B) Progesterone; follicle-stimulating
C) Testosterone; luteinizing
D) Follicle-stimulating; luteinizing

Question 67

Discuss the prevalence of testicular cancer and three important issues related to this form of cancer.Explain the four steps in conducting a testicular self-examination.

Question 68

Define and identify the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.Distinguish between these disorders and explain the treatment for premenstrual dysphoric disorder.

Question 69

The term used to describe the beginning of a girl's menstrual cycle as she enters puberty is _______.

A) menarche
B) menopause
C) ovulation
D) amenorrhea

Question 70

Identify and define four external structures of the female sexual anatomy.

Question 71

Stella is 51; she has stopped ovulating and no longer has menstrual periods.She is in _______.

A) perimenopause
B) dysmenorrhea
C) menarche
D) menopause

Question 72

During each menstrual cycle,_______ is/are shed through the cervix and vagina.

A) ovarian cysts
B) unused hormones
C) the thickened uterine lining
D) tissue from the fallopian tubes

Question 73

_______ is a set of symptoms that may occur just before and during the start of a woman's period,and includes irritability,depression,and bloating.

A) Premenstrual syndrome
B) Menopause
C) Perimenopause
D) Dysmenorrhea

Question 74

Identify and define four external structures of the male sexual anatomy.