Question 1

Human females engage in sexual behavior:

Accepted Answer

A) primarily in the middle of their estrous cycle. 
B) throughout the menstrual cycle. 
C) during menstruation because they are least likely to become pregnant during this phase. 
D) like other mammals do, when they are in "heat." 
A) primarily in the middle of their estrous cycle. 
B) throughout the menstrual cycle. 
C) during menstruation because they are least likely to become pregnant during this phase. 
D) like other mammals do, when they are in "heat."

Question 2

_____ is a problem faced more often by boys because of the clogging of sebaceous glands during puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) Acne 
B) Obesity 
C) Increased secretion of adrenal androgens 
D) Growth of pubic hair 
A) Acne 
B) Obesity 
C) Increased secretion of adrenal androgens 
D) Growth of pubic hair

Question 3

The syndrome known as 5-alpha reductase deficiency is caused by:

Accepted Answer

A) a genetic-endocrine problem. 
B) excessive androgen production. 
C) insufficient estrogen production. 
D) congenital adrenal hyperplasia. 
A) a genetic-endocrine problem. 
B) excessive androgen production. 
C) insufficient estrogen production. 
D) congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Question 4

The embryonic source of the glans penis is the:

Accepted Answer

A) genital tubercle. 
B) genital swelling. 
C) Müllerian duct. 
D) Wolffian duct. 
A) genital tubercle. 
B) genital swelling. 
C) Müllerian duct. 
D) Wolffian duct.

Question 5

The phase of the menstrual cycle that is characterized by a sharp decline of both estrogen and progesterone and a shedding of the inner lining of the uterus is the:

Accepted Answer

A) follicular phase. 
B) ovulation phase. 
C) luteal phase. 
D) menstruation phase. 
A) follicular phase. 
B) ovulation phase. 
C) luteal phase. 
D) menstruation phase.

Question 6

If a woman has a regular 28-day menstrual cycle, the day of ovulation is assumed to be day:

Accepted Answer

A) 4. 
B) 10. 
C) 14. 
D) 20. 
A) 4. 
B) 10. 
C) 14. 
D) 20.

Question 7

Identify the hormone that controls sperm production.

Accepted Answer

A) Luteinizing hormone 
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) Oxytocin 
D) Estrogen 
A) Luteinizing hormone 
B) Follicle-stimulating hormone 
C) Oxytocin 
D) Estrogen

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The Müllerian ducts and the Wolffian duc

Question 9

Ovulation generally occurs _____ days before the onset of menstruation.

Accepted Answer

A) 7 
B) 14 
C) 18 
D) 21 
A) 7 
B) 14 
C) 18 
D) 21

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of the SRY?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a gene related to the prenatal differentiation of the gonads. 
B) It is found on a specific location on the X chromosome. 
C) It is secreted by the testis-determining factor. 
D) It is involved in gonad differentiation in both males and females. 
A) It is a gene related to the prenatal differentiation of the gonads. 
B) It is found on a specific location on the X chromosome. 
C) It is secreted by the testis-determining factor. 
D) It is involved in gonad differentiation in both males and females.

Question 11

Which of the following statements is true of the pituitary and the hypothalamus?

Accepted Answer

A) The pituitary and the hypothalamus are located in the frontal lobe. 
B) The hypothalamus directly secretes the gonadotropic hormones. 
C) The pituitary is the master gland of the endocrine system. 
D) The hypothalamus solely focuses on regulating the eating behavior in humans. 
A) The pituitary and the hypothalamus are located in the frontal lobe. 
B) The hypothalamus directly secretes the gonadotropic hormones. 
C) The pituitary is the master gland of the endocrine system. 
D) The hypothalamus solely focuses on regulating the eating behavior in humans.

Question 12

Stacy is 18 years old.Though she had regular menstrual cycles previously, she has not experienced menstruation for the past 3 months.Her condition is known as:

Accepted Answer

A) primary dysmenorrhea. 
B) secondary dysmenorrhea. 
C) primary amenorrhea. 
D) secondary amenorrhea. 
A) primary dysmenorrhea. 
B) secondary dysmenorrhea. 
C) primary amenorrhea. 
D) secondary amenorrhea.

Question 13

Which of the following statements regarding brain differentiation in males and females is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The primary sex-differentiated structure is the cerebellum. 
B) The differences in the brain structures of males and females are "hard-wired" differences present from birth. 
C) The hypothalamus is the only region of the brain that does not show gender differentiation. 
D) Studies using MRI have shown that the hypothalamus and amygdala are larger in males. 
A) The primary sex-differentiated structure is the cerebellum. 
B) The differences in the brain structures of males and females are "hard-wired" differences present from birth. 
C) The hypothalamus is the only region of the brain that does not show gender differentiation. 
D) Studies using MRI have shown that the hypothalamus and amygdala are larger in males.

Question 14

Which of the following is an effect of high levels of prostaglandins?

Accepted Answer

A) Reduction of nerve sensitivity 
B) Increase in prolactin in the bloodstream 
C) Decrease in oxygen supply to the uterus 
D) Cessation of uterine contractions 
A) Reduction of nerve sensitivity 
B) Increase in prolactin in the bloodstream 
C) Decrease in oxygen supply to the uterus 
D) Cessation of uterine contractions

Question 15

_____ refers to a combination of severe physical and psychological symptoms, such as depression and irritability, occurring just before menstruation.

Accepted Answer

A) Premenstrual syndrome 
B) Endometriosis 
C) Primary amenorrhea 
D) Secondary amenorrhea 
A) Premenstrual syndrome 
B) Endometriosis 
C) Primary amenorrhea 
D) Secondary amenorrhea

Question 16

When a woman menstruates without ovulating:

Accepted Answer

A) it is called Mittelschmerz. 
B) it is called an anovulatory cycle. 
C) it is a menstrual problem. 
D) it is a sign of sterility. 
A) it is called Mittelschmerz. 
B) it is called an anovulatory cycle. 
C) it is a menstrual problem. 
D) it is a sign of sterility.

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?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in other parts of the world where

Question 18

If testosterone is present during fetal development:

Accepted Answer

A) the cells in the hypothalamus become insensitive to estrogen present in the blood stream. 
B) the androgen receptors become highly insensitive to the levels of testosterone in the blood stream. 
C) the androgen receptors become highly sensitive to both estrogen and testosterone. 
D) the estrogen receptors become highly sensitive to the levels of testosterone in the blood stream. 
A) the cells in the hypothalamus become insensitive to estrogen present in the blood stream. 
B) the androgen receptors become highly insensitive to the levels of testosterone in the blood stream. 
C) the androgen receptors become highly sensitive to both estrogen and testosterone. 
D) the estrogen receptors become highly sensitive to the levels of testosterone in the blood stream.

Question 19

The term "Mittelschmerz" refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) a phenomenon when menstruation occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle. 
B) the cessation of menstruation in middle age. 
C) a phenomenon where a woman can feel herself ovulate. 
D) appendicitis. 
A) a phenomenon when menstruation occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle. 
B) the cessation of menstruation in middle age. 
C) a phenomenon where a woman can feel herself ovulate. 
D) appendicitis.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Homologous organs refer to the organs in

Human females engage in sexual behavior:

_____ is a problem faced more often by boys because of the clogging of sebaceous glands during puberty.

The syndrome known as 5-alpha reductase deficiency is caused by:

The embryonic source of the glans penis is the:

The phase of the menstrual cycle that is characterized by a sharp decline of both estrogen and progesterone and a shedding of the inner lining of the uterus is the:

If a woman has a regular 28-day menstrual cycle, the day of ovulation is assumed to be day:

Identify the hormone that controls sperm production.

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

Ovulation generally occurs _____ days before the onset of menstruation.

Which of the following statements is true of the SRY?

Which of the following statements is true of the pituitary and the hypothalamus?

Stacy is 18 years old.Though she had regular menstrual cycles previously, she has not experienced menstruation for the past 3 months.Her condition is known as:

Which of the following statements regarding brain differentiation in males and females is true?

Which of the following is an effect of high levels of prostaglandins?

_____ refers to a combination of severe physical and psychological symptoms, such as depression and irritability, occurring just before menstruation.

When a woman menstruates without ovulating:

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?

If testosterone is present during fetal development:

The term "Mittelschmerz" refers to:

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

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Exam 5: Sex Hormones, Sexual Diff Erentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

Human females engage in sexual behavior:

_____ is a problem faced more often by boys because of the clogging of sebaceous glands during puberty.

The syndrome known as 5-alpha reductase deficiency is caused by:

The embryonic source of the glans penis is the:

The phase of the menstrual cycle that is characterized by a sharp decline of both estrogen and progesterone and a shedding of the inner lining of the uterus is the:

If a woman has a regular 28-day menstrual cycle, the day of ovulation is assumed to be day:

Identify the hormone that controls sperm production.

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

Ovulation generally occurs _____ days before the onset of menstruation.

Which of the following statements is true of the SRY?

Which of the following statements is true of the pituitary and the hypothalamus?

Stacy is 18 years old.Though she had regular menstrual cycles previously, she has not experienced menstruation for the past 3 months.Her condition is known as:

Which of the following statements regarding brain differentiation in males and females is true?

Which of the following is an effect of high levels of prostaglandins?

_____ refers to a combination of severe physical and psychological symptoms, such as depression and irritability, occurring just before menstruation.

When a woman menstruates without ovulating:

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?

If testosterone is present during fetal development:

The term "Mittelschmerz" refers to:

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

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Conception, Pregnancy, Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexual Arousal

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality and the Life Cycle: Adulthood

Attraction, Love, and Communication

Gender and Sexuality

Sexual Orientation: Gay, Straight, or BI

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

Sex and the Law

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