Exam 3: Female Sexual Anatomy, Physiology, and Response

Fertilization normally takes place in the

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

List and describe the two main physiological processes involved in sexual arousal.

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

An oocyte gets into the Fallopian tubes by

How do breasts acquire their erotic potential?

The term ________ refers to women who live or work together and report similarly timed menstrual cycles.

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

Hannah indulges in an act of sexual intercourse. Close to orgasm she observes flushing of her facial skin as a result of excitement. Which of the following other changes is most likely to occur in her body in this case?

Meriem, a young girl, is soon going to be married into a religious family that gives high importance to a woman's purity and virginity. However, during her adolescence, she has had sex with her boyfriend. She decides to undergo a procedure that will repair her vagina and create an illusion of virginity. This procedure is called

Vaginal secretions

In reality, large breasts have more sexual responsiveness than do small breasts.

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

The internal shaft of the clitoris is divided into two branches called ________.

The sole function of the clitoris is

A woman without a hymen is not a virgin.

The arousal process of myotonia refers to the engorgement of body tissues with blood.

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

Masters and Johnson's model of sexual response

Dolores reached menarche last year. Recently, she has become alarmed because she has noticed clear, slippery, stretchy secretions coming from her vagina. These secretions are called