Deck 3: Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Question 1

The introitus refers to

A)the connection between the vagina and the cervix.
B)the vaginal opening that is most sensitive to erotic pressure and touch.
C)the secretions of the Bartholin's glands.
D)the inner two-thirds of the vagina that virtually has no nerve endings.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

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

A)has no sensitivity to stimulation.
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.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is a function of vaginal lubrication?

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 5

The labia majora encloses the

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

Question 6

Which of the following refers to the length of the external part of the clitoris?

A)1 inch
B)2.5 inches
C)3.5 inches
D)4 inches

Question 7

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)the placement of many nerves in the pelvic cavity

Question 8

Which of the following is part of the vulva?

A)the ovaries
B)the clitoris
C)the cervix
D)the fallopian tubes

Question 9

The folds of the labia minora meet to form the

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

Question 10

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 11

The two hollow chambers of the clitoris that fill with blood and swell during arousal are called

A)corpus spongiosum.
B)mons pubis.
C)corpora cavernosa.
D)labia minora.

Question 12

Which of the following can be found within the vestibule?

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

Question 13

The center of sexual arousal in females is the

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

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

All of the following make up the vulva EXCEPT the

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

Question 17

The sole function of the clitoris is

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

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

One other possible method of a female ejaculation is where the liquid is expelled from the

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

Question 22

In the event of pregnancy,the pre-embryo is embedded in the nourishing

A)introitus.
B)endometrium.
C)epididymis.
D)hymen.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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 25

"Revirgination" is a procedure that

A)tightens a woman's vaginA.
B)makes the labia majora smaller.
C)repairs the hymen.
D)dilates the cervix.

Question 26

Which of the following is true about oocytes?

A)Once it leaves the ovary,the oocytes remain 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,especially during childhood.

Question 27

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 28

Which of the following is true about the hymen in a woman's sexual anatomy?

A)If a woman's hymen is no longer intact then 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 29

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

A)smegmA.
B)semen.
C)Cowper's secretion.
D)urethral meatus.

Question 30

In females,the tube through which urine passes is called

A)vaginA.
B)ampulla.
C)urethra.
D)perineum.

Question 31

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the process of ovulation?

A)the sloughing off of the endometrium in the uterus
B)the release of oocyte by the rupturing of a Graffian follicle
C)the production of milk by the alveoli following childbirth
D)the changing of the vaginal environment into an acidic one by cervical secretions

Question 32

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

A)clitoris.
B)endometrium.
C)cervix.
D)infundibulum.

Question 33

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 a woman's menstrual cycle.

Question 34

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 35

How long is the egg viable following its release through the process of ovulation?

A)8 hours
B)24 hours
C)48 hours
D)72 hours.

Question 36

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 37

Fertilization normally takes place in the

A)clitoris.
B)crus.
C)fallopian tube.
D)vagina.

Question 38

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 39

How do oocytes get into the fallopian tubes?

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

Question 40

Dolores reached menarche last year.Recently she has become alarmed because she has noticed clear,slippery,stretchy secretions coming from her vagina.Which of the following does these secretions indicate?

A)ovulation
B)vaginismus
C)revirgination
D)menopause

Question 41

Which of the following best describes a Mittelschmerz?

A)It is a sharp pain on one side of the lower abdomen during ovulation.
B)It is the process of opening of the fallopian tube during ovulation.
C)It refers to the time gap between ovulation and the beginning of menstruation.
D)It is the process by which a ruptured follicle becomes a corpus luteum.

Question 42

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 the ovarian cycle
D)the menstrual cycle and the hormone cycle

Question 43

During her menstrual cycle,Anya developed a severe bacterial infection as a result of which she became sick.Her doctor told her that it could be the result of tampon use.In this case,Anya most likely has

A)endometriosis.
B)toxic shock syndrome.
C)amenorrhea.
D)perimenopausal syndrome.

Question 44

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

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

Question 45

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

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

Question 46

Hormones that act directly on the gonads are called

A)pheromones.
B)allomones.
C)gonadotropins.
D)lipotropins.

Question 47

What percentage of menstruating women experience premenstrual discomfort?

A)35 percent
B)50 percent
C)75 percent
D)98 percent

Question 48

The phases of the ovarian cycle in the order of their occurrence 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 49

Usually,ovulation occurs

A)in both ovaries each month.
B)in the left ovary for adolescents.
C)in one of the two ovaries each month.
D)twice in a month for young women.

Question 50

Which of the following is true about premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

A)It is at its peak at the age of 35 and at menopause in women.
B)It can have physical,emotional,and psychological symptoms.
C)It is a syndrome commonly seen among middle-class black women.
D)It is not seen as commonly as premenstrual dysphoric disorder in women.

Question 51

Rebecca has had an alarmingly heavy flow without much pain during her menstrual cycle.She has soaked through a sanitary pad in less than an hour.Which of the following would be the most likely diagnosis in this case?

A)menorrhagia
B)dyspareunia
C)amenorrhea
D)dysmenorrhea

Question 52

When women who live or work together sometimes report similarly timed menstrual cycles it is known as

A)premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
B)menstrual synchrony.
C)amenorrhea.
D)menorrhagia.

Question 53

The darkened area around the nipple is called the

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

Question 54

Approximately how much blood is expelled during the menses?

A)2-5 ounces
B)25-30 ounces
C)10-15 ounces
D)15-20 ounces

Question 55

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

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

Question 56

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

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

Question 57

The menstrual phase is characterized by the shedding of

A)nerve tissue.
B)epithelial tissue.
C)endometrial tissue.
D)connective tissue.

Question 58

Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding is called

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

Question 59

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 60

Female breasts develop at puberty because of

A)hormonal stimulation.
B)muscular development.
C)psychological reorientation.
D)sexual responsiveness.

Question 61

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 like exercise
D)get sufficient sleep

Question 62

During sexual excitement,the clitoris becomes swollen.This response is ?due to

A)a full bladder pressing on the clitoris.
B)the hormonal cycle.
C)increased muscle tension.
D)genital vasocongestion.

Question 63

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 64

According to the dual control model,

A)there are no differences in sexual response between heterosexuals and homosexuals,but there are overall differences between men and women.
B)there are no differences in sexual response between men and women,but there are differences between heterosexuals and homosexuals.
C)mood was found to have very little effect on sexuality.
D)sexual inhibition and excitation are separate systems.

Question 65

Lisa Diamond's term for situation-dependent sexual responsiveness in women is called

A)situational bisexuality.
B)sexual fluidity.
C)cognitive dissonance.
D)a continuum of sexual response.

Question 66

Anatomically speaking,the part of the body that appears to be involved most in sexual behaviors is the

A)vagus nerve network.
B)endocrine system.
C)myotonic cavity.
D)limbic system.

Question 67

Martha,a fifty-year-old and a mother of two,experiences fatigue and lack of bone density.Her relationship with her husband develops a rift due to reduced interest in sex.Which of the following hormones is Martha most likely lacking in?

A)orexin
B)melatonin
C)ibuprofen
D)testosterone

Question 68

Maria has never menstruated and is currently 18 years old.Her condition is known as

A)menorrhagiA.
B)primary dyspareunia.
C)primary amenorrhea.
D)dysmenorrhea.

Question 69

Which of the following is true about the role of hormones on libido?

A)Testosterone plays a powerful role in the libido of men but not women.
B)Progesterone is the most influential hormone for both men and women.
C)Women produce testosterone in their ovaries,which increases their libido.
D)Research has recently found that testosterone is not the primary hormone involved in human libido.

Question 70

Henry,a medical student studying the nature of sexual excitement prevalent in white American men and women,observes that 40 per cent of white men and women tend to get worked up for career-related reasons and therefore have high propensity for inhibitions about sex.Which of the following models of sexual response is most likely to have been adopted by Henry for his study?

A)Masters and Johnson's four-phase model
B)dual control model
C)Kaplan's tri-phasic model
D)Whipple and McGreer's Circular model

Question 71

Jacqueline suffers from acute abdominal pain and nausea during menstrual cycle because of which she is unable to attend work.Her gynecologist detects high levels of prostaglandins in her body.Which of the following drugs is he most likely to suggest to lower her prostaglandins production?

A)aspirin
B)epinine
C)insulin
D)amphetamine

Question 72

Sheila experiences thrills of sensation when she is stroked behind her knees.For her,this highly sensitive area is a(n)

A)trigger spot.
B)G-spot.
C)low-threshold sensual zone.
D)erogenous zone.

Question 73

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

A)Orthodox Jewish women are required to refrain from intercourse for seven days following the end of menstruation.
B)Some women may find sexual intercourse to relieve menstrual discomfort.
C)Conception cannot occur during menstruation.
D)There is a general cultural taboo against menstruation in women.

Question 74

Serious pain sufficient to limit a woman's activities before or during the woman's menstrual cycle is called

A)menorrhagiA.
B)dyspareunia.
C)amenorrhea.
D)dysmenorrhea.

Question 75

The Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response does NOT focus on the

A)physical changes that occur in the clitoris.
B)role of the affective component of desire in sexual response.
C)physiological components of sexual arousal.
D)excitement and resolution phases of sexual response in women.

Question 76

Which of the following is true according to Lisa Diamond?

A)Emotional closeness can override predominant orientation.
B)Female desire may be dictated by both intimacy and emotional connection.
C)Women's sexual desires are more variable than are men's.
D)All of these.

Question 77

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

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

Question 78

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)premenstrual syndrome.
D)secondary amenorrhea.

Question 79

Primary dysmenorrhea is caused by high levels of

A)prostaglandins.
B)pheromones.
C)testosterones.
D)oocytes.

Question 80

An easily available prostaglandin inhibitor is

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