Deck 2: Sexual Anatomy

Question 1

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 today
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

Answer 1

C
Explanation: Routine circumcision of male babies is still a controversial topic in the United States, and the majority of circumcisions have been performed for perceived health reasons. Prior to 1980, it was widely held that intact males were more prone to certain diseases, such as UTIs, penile irritations, and penile cancer. Research has since indicated that in regard to the above-mentioned health issues, there is little, if any, difference between circumcised and uncircumcised males.

Question 2

How can frequent hot baths 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.

Answer 2

C
Explanation: The testicles require a temperature that is slightly lower than normal body temperature to maximize the production of sperm cells. Frequent hot baths can cause the scrotal skin to heat up which can, in turn, inhibit the production of sperm cells.

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
Explanation: While myths about penis size abound, many people would be surprised to learn that penises are more similar in size than they are different. One such myth is that a small flaccid penis predicts a small erect penis. The truth is that smaller flaccid penises tend to grow more than larger flaccid penises upon erection.

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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 6

Male circumcision involves removal of the _______ that covers the glans of the penis.

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

Question 7

If Zach is like most men, the raised ridge at the base of the 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 8

Sperm cells mature in the _______.

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

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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

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

Question 12

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 13

If Abe is like most men, the part of his penis that is very sensitive to sexual stimulation is _______.

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

Question 14

The purpose of the _______ is to allow for expansion during erection.

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

Question 15

The testicles are also called _______.

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

Question 16

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

A)70 days
B)70 hours
C)70 minutes
D)70 months

Question 17

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 18

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

Question 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

The ejaculatory duct _______.

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

Question 24

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 25

Elsa is taking a human sexuality course and is learning about the vas deferens.Her 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 26

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 27

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 28

The most common explanation for why researchers discovered the true structure of the clitoris so 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 careful exploration of female sexuality and anatomy
D)researchers were more interested in sexual attitudes than in sexual anatomy.

Question 29

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 30

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 31

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

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

Question 32

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 33

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

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

Question 34

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 35

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 36

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

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

Question 37

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 38

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 39

A human sexuality class has just learned ways to trigger a female orgasm.The professor probably told 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 40

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 41

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 42

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 43

The vagina _______.

A)is an inflexible canal that can entrap a penis making it difficult for a man to withdraw
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 44

Fertilization of the _______ occurs in the _______.

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

Question 45

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 46

Breast(s) _______.

A)may provide sexual pleasure for men and women
B)are only part of the female anatomy
C)size is related to sexual sensitivity
D)do not vary in shape

Question 47

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 48

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 49

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 50

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 51

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 52

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 for all women.
D)Female breasts have no other purpose besides producing milk.

Question 53

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 54

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 55

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

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

Question 56

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 57

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 58

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 59

During pregnancy, the fetus grows in the _______.

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

Question 60

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 61

During a vasectomy each vas deferens is severed and sealed off.

Question 62

Penis size increases with frequent sexual activity and decreases with the lack of sex.

Question 63

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 _______.

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

Question 64

Gonads are tubes that extend from the testicles into the male's body and transport mature sperm cells during ejaculation.

Question 65

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 66

Masters and Johnson found that a larger flaccid penis does not predict a larger erect penis.

Question 67

Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer in males between the ages of 15 and 35.

Question 68

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

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

Question 69

Stimulation to the penile glans is primarily responsible for male orgasm.

Question 70

Sperm cells are continuously formed within the seminiferous tubules throughout a man's life.

Question 71

A baby's intact penis requires very little care other than washing the outside of the foreskin.

Question 72

In the past, it was believed that the cervix is an internal penis.

Question 73

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 74

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 75

Male circumcision involves removal of the corpora cavernosa.

Question 76

The scrotum houses and protects the urethra.

Question 77

_______ and _______ hormones act together to stimulate ovulation.

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

Question 78

_______ is a set of symptoms that may occur during the days just before and during the start of a woman's period including irritability, depressed mood, and feeling bloated.

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

Question 79

A cause of amenorrhea is _______.

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

Question 80

The frenulum is the layer of skin covering the glans of the penis.