Deck 9: Personal Sexuality

Question 1

The outer folds of skin on a woman's genital area are called the:

A)labia majora
B)mons pubis
C)labia minora
D)urethra

Answer 1

A

Question 2

College students ages 18 to 25:

A)are consistent and reliable condom users
B)have a higher risk of sexually transmitted infections than do older individuals
C)want schools to provide access to information about issues related to sexuality
D)report getting information about HIV/AIDS exclusively from their schools

Answer 2

B

Question 3

After some particularly ugly comments began circulating on campus, Dorine joined with the Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender (LGBT) Alliance to help ensure the physical and psychological safety of LGBT individuals. What aspect of sexual health is the focus of this Dorine's actions?

A)intellectual
B)emotional
C)physical
D)environmental

Answer 3

D

Question 4

The group of organs that produce hormones is known as the:

A)reproductive system
B)endocrine system
C)pituitary system
D)digestive system

Question 5

What term refers to maleness or femaleness, as determined by a combination of anatomical and physiological factors, psychological factors, and learned behaviors?

A)sex
B)gender
C)sex role
D)orientation

Question 6

The most sensitive spot on the female genital area is the:

A)cervix
B)vagina
C)clitoris
D)labia majora

Question 7

Which phrase best describes androgyny?

A)being of independent orientation
B)going through an identity crisis
C)feeling ambiguous about heterosexuality
D)having masculine and feminine traits

Question 8

The ovaries produce the hormones:

A)estrogen and testosterone
B)progesterone and testosterone
C)estrogen and progesterone
D)progestin and gonadotropin

Question 9

Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) are which type of hormone?

A)gonadotropin
B)testosterone
C)estrogen
D)hypothalamus

Question 10

What term defines maleness and femaleness, as related to genetic, structural, and functional factors?

A)sex
B)sexuality
C)sexual identity
D)sex role

Question 11

If a Y chromosome is present in the embryo, which of the following will develop?

A)ovaries
B)hypothalamus
C)testes
D)estrogen

Question 12

An individual who was born with some degree of both male and female reproductive disorders may be best described as:

A)transsexual
B)transgendered
C)intersexual
D)asexual

Question 13

Lamont is a special education major and plans to work with adolescents.He is concerned that the sex education materials that are used in most school systems may not be appropriate for the information processing and decision making patterns of his students, so he sets about creating materials that do.What aspect of sexual health is Lamont addressing?

A)intellectual
B)emotional
C)physical
D)environmental

Question 14

The canal that leads to the primary internal female reproductive organs is the:

A)vagina
B)urethra
C)perineum
D)clitoris

Question 15

The instincts, behaviors, and attitudes associated with being sexual are referred to as:

A)sexuality
B)gender
C)sexual identity
D)gender identity

Question 16

The primary sex hormone in men is:

A)testosterone
B)progesterone
C)gonadotropin
D)estrogen

Question 17

In the beginning, all human embryos have ____ sex organs.

A)male
B)female
C)both female and male
D)undifferentiated

Question 18

The structures that produce reproductive cells are called:

A)gonads
B)follicles
C)hormones
D)estrogens

Question 19

The term for a girl's first menstrual cycle is:

A)menopause
B)menstruation
C)menarche
D)maturation

Question 20

The area between the vagina and the anus is called the:

A)pituitary
B)urethral opening
C)perineum
D)clitoris

Question 21

What percentage of college students report having a "friend with benefits" relationship?

A)40 to 45
B)45 to 50
C)50 to 55
D)55 to 60

Question 22

The pouch of skin that contains the testes is the:

A)corpora cavernosa
B)epididymis
C)scrotum
D)vas deferens

Question 23

Immature sperm cells are stored in the:

A)scrotum
B)epididymis
C)penis
D)prostate gland

Question 24

About ____ percent of teens report experiencing same-sex attraction.

A)5
B)15
C)25
D)35

Question 25

Dysmenorrhea describes a condition of:

A)stomach pain
B)destructive behavior patterns
C)painful intercourse
D)painful menstruation

Question 26

Amenorrhea is most likely to occur when body fat drops to:

A)9% to 12%
B)14% to 18%
C)18% to 22%
D)24% to 28%

Question 27

The primary form of sexual expression for teenagers is:

A)celibacy
B)masturbation
C)oral sex
D)repression

Question 28

The result of the shedding of the uterine lining is:

A)menstruation
B)PMS
C)PMDD
D)dysmenorrhea

Question 29

What is the rare, potentially deadly bacterial infection primarily strikes menstruating women under the age of 30 who use tampons?

A)PMDD
B)TSS
C)PMS
D)FSH

Question 30

Many teenage boys experience frequent erections and ejaculations during the night known as:

A)nightmares
B)sexual dysfunction
C)wet dreams
D)nocturnal malfunction

Question 31

The liquid that contains sperm cells is known as:

A)corpus spongiosum
B)urethral fluid
C)semen
D)seminal vesicles

Question 32

Ovulation refers to the process by which:

A)the uterine lining thickens and becomes engorged with blood
B)the fertilized egg is implanted in the uterus
C)an egg cell is released during the menstrual cycle
D)the uterine lining is shed during the menstrual cycle

Question 33

In a study of heterosexual married and unmarried couples between ages 18 and 25, in _____ percent of the cases, one partner said the couple had agreed to be monogamous while the other said there was no such understanding.

A)20
B)30
C)40
D)50

Question 34

The average American adult reports having sex:

A)twice a week
B)once a week
C)twice a month
D)once a month

Question 35

Most people report having sex for the first time between ages

A)13 and 15
B)15 and 17
C)17 and 19
D)19 and 21

Question 36

The surgical removal of the foreskin of the penis is called:

A)circumcision
B)prostatitis
C)mastectomy
D)vasectomy

Question 37

In a study of heterosexual married and unmarried couples between ages 18 and 25, among couples who had agreed to have sex exclusively with each other, nearly ____ percent broke this commitment.

A)20
B)30
C)40
D)50

Question 38

Dysmenorrhea is caused by the overproduction of:

A)prostaglandins
B)estrogen
C)LH
D)FSH

Question 39

The lining of the uterine wall is known as the:

A)endoplasm
B)endometrium
C)menses
D)chorionic membrane

Question 40

According to the American College Health Association, about ____ percent of college students have not had any sexual partners in the past 12 months.

A)13
B)23
C)33
D)43

Question 41

During which period are men unable to have another orgasm?

A)recovery
B)arousal
C)plateau
D)refractory

Question 42

The ____________________ is the channel for both seminal fluid and urine.

Question 43

____________________ is the discomfort that may occur from ovulation until the onset of menstruation.

Question 44

The ____________________ are two tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis into the urethra.

Question 45

"Being on the down low" refers to

A)a man who publicly presents as heterosexual while having sex with men in secret
B)a man being anally penetrated by more than one man during one sexual episode
C)a woman giving oral sex to a female
D)a woman who secretly has multiple sex partners

Question 46

The psychological, sociological, and physical aspects of being male or female is known as ____________________.

Question 47

The male reproductive cells are called ____________________.

Question 48

Which statement about sexual orientation is true?

A)The majority of adults identify as bisexual.
B)Attitudes towards sexual orientation are fairly consistent across cultures.
C)More than one-quarter of men and women find members of their sex to be attractive.
D)Sexual orientation is most accurately viewed as a continuum.

Question 49

The canals that transport ova from the ovaries to the uterus are called ____________________.

Question 50

The ____________________ is the opening to the womb.

Question 51

There is an old joke that there are two kinds of people: those who masturbate and those who say they do not but do.Research indicates that ____ of women and ____ of men report they have masturbated.

A)1 of 2; 2 of 3
B)2 of 3; 4 of 4
C)7 of 10; 19 of 20
D)9 of 10; 99 of 100

Question 52

____________________ individuals combine aspects of both masculinity and femininity into their personalities and lifestyles.

Question 53

The most common female sexual problem is ____________________.

Question 54

____________________ zones are areas of the body that are sexually sensitive.

Question 55

Sexual orientation is believed to arise from a complex ____________________ that includes biological and environmental factors.

Question 56

The womb is also known as the ____________________.

Question 57

____________________ is a major public health issue for individuals who are transgendered.

Question 58

A person who has a sexual fetish is most likely to obtain sexual pleasure:

A)from an inanimate object or an asexual part of the body
B)by observing others
C)by inflicting physical or psychological pain
D)by suffering physical or psychological pain

Question 59

Hormones called ____________________ stimulate the gonads to make sex hormones.

Question 60

Chemical messengers that arouse cells to do specific tasks are called ____________________.

Question 61

Match the items below to the most appropriate description.
a.uterus
f.hormones
b.testosterone
g.wet dreams
c.menarche
h.dyspareunia
d.erogenous zones
i.estrogen
e.prostate gland
j.ova
female hormone

Question 62

Match the items below to the most appropriate description.
a.uterus
f.hormones
b.testosterone
g.wet dreams
c.menarche
h.dyspareunia
d.erogenous zones
i.estrogen
e.prostate gland
j.ova
male hormone

Question 63

The most common male sexual problem is ____________________.

Question 64

Match the items below to the most appropriate description.
a.uterus
f.hormones
b.testosterone
g.wet dreams
c.menarche
h.dyspareunia
d.erogenous zones
i.estrogen
e.prostate gland
j.ova
produces seminal fluid

Question 65

Identify four different types of sexual activity and differentiate among their modes of action.

Question 66

Match the items below to the most appropriate description.
a.uterus
f.hormones
b.testosterone
g.wet dreams
c.menarche
h.dyspareunia
d.erogenous zones
i.estrogen
e.prostate gland
j.ova
first menstruation

Question 67

Explain how the aspects of health can enhance our sexuality.

Question 68

Match the items below to the most appropriate description.
a.uterus
f.hormones
b.testosterone
g.wet dreams
c.menarche
h.dyspareunia
d.erogenous zones
i.estrogen
e.prostate gland
j.ova
pain during intercourse

Question 69

Describe the four stages of Masters and Johnson's sexual response.

Question 70

Compare and contrast the male and female reproductive systems.

Question 71

___________________ occurs when a man cannot delay his ejaculation long enough to satisfy his partner.

Question 72

Describe the male and female hormones and the role they play in puberty.

Question 73

Match the items below to the most appropriate description.
a.uterus
f.hormones
b.testosterone
g.wet dreams
c.menarche
h.dyspareunia
d.erogenous zones
i.estrogen
e.prostate gland
j.ova
chemical messengers

Question 74

____________________ is exposing one's genitals to an unwilling observer.

Question 75

Match the items below to the most appropriate description.
a.uterus
f.hormones
b.testosterone
g.wet dreams
c.menarche
h.dyspareunia
d.erogenous zones
i.estrogen
e.prostate gland
j.ova
nocturnal emissions

Question 76

Match the items below to the most appropriate description.
a.uterus
f.hormones
b.testosterone
g.wet dreams
c.menarche
h.dyspareunia
d.erogenous zones
i.estrogen
e.prostate gland
j.ova
home for developing fetus

Question 77

Match the items below to the most appropriate description.
a.uterus
f.hormones
b.testosterone
g.wet dreams
c.menarche
h.dyspareunia
d.erogenous zones
i.estrogen
e.prostate gland
j.ova
egg cells

Question 78

____________________ refers to a woman experiencing pain during intercourse.

Question 79

During the ____________________ phase of sexual response, changes begun during the excitement phase continue and intensify.

Question 80

Match the items below to the most appropriate description.
a.uterus
f.hormones
b.testosterone
g.wet dreams
c.menarche
h.dyspareunia
d.erogenous zones
i.estrogen
e.prostate gland
j.ova
sexually sensitive areas