Question 1

Describe what the term Moon Time refers to?

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Question 2

Which of the following statements best summarizes the hormone-mood relationship causing PMS?

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The decline of estrogen and progesterone during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle is the main hormonal factor behind mood swings and other symptoms of PMS. These fluctuations can affect neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, which are involved in regulating mood.

Question 3

Describe the role of the Müllerian ducts and the Wolffian ducts in the female and the male,respectively.

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Question 4

Explain what homologous and analogous organs are.Give at least two examples of each.

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Question 5

What is one of the most common menstrual taboos in Western culture that is still in practice today?

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The prohibition of sexual intercourse with a menstruating woman is a common menstrual taboo in Western culture that is still in practice today. This belief is based on the idea that menstrual blood is unclean and contaminating, and that sexual intercourse during menstruation can lead to negative consequences such as infertility or illness. Many cultures have historically enforced this taboo, although it is gradually becoming less common in some areas.

Question 6

Describe the process of sex differentiation of the gonads of males and females.

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Question 7

Do women's moods change over the menstrual cycle? Explain your choice of answer.

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Question 8

What is meant by the negative feedback loop for females and for males? How does it operate? Describe its similarities and differences between females and males.

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Question 9

Which of the following is an accurate criticism of evidence supporting premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

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Question 10

In an experiment,psychologist Diane Ruble divided her sample into three groups.She measured their reactions to being given different information about their menstrual cycles.The group that reported more water retention,pain,and changes in eating:

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The group that reported more water retention, pain, and changes in eating was told that they were "premenstrual" and their period was due in 1 to 2 days. This suggests that giving information about the timing of menstruation can influence women's experiences of premenstrual symptoms.

Question 11

Compare the two intersex conditions of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)and androgen-insensitivity syndrome (AIS).

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Question 12

Research on female athletes concerning women's performance during menstruation suggests that:

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Research indicates that while some women may believe their performance suffers during menstruation, objective measures often show no significant deficits in their performance. This suggests that the perception of decreased ability may not always align with actual performance outcomes.

Question 13

What does research on intellectual and athletic performance during the menstrual cycle indicate?

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Question 14

Discuss the biological and psychological cycles that are present in men.

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Question 15

What term describes a combination of severe physical and psychological symptoms,such as depression and irritability,occurring just before menstruation?

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of physical and psychological symptoms that occur in the days leading up to menstruation. Symptoms can include depression, irritability, bloating, and fatigue.

Question 16

Discuss the common problem of painful menstruation.

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Question 17

Changes that occur to the body during puberty are sometimes difficult for adolescents in the American society.Why are they difficult and what would you suggest as possible solutions to some of the problems?

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Question 18

Discuss the problems that may occur in the passage of the testes through the inguinal canal.How can these problems be corrected?

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Quiz 5: Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and Menstruation