Question 1

The female's vagina is sensitive to sexual stimulation for about the first ____ of its length.

Accepted Answer

A)  one-tenth 
B)  one-quarter 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half 
A)  one-tenth 
B)  one-quarter 
C)  one-third 
D)  one-half

Question 2

The portion of the menstrual cycle during which the uterine lining is being sloughed off is called the________ phase.

Accepted Answer

A)  hormonal 
B)  menstrual 
C)  preovulation 
D)  postovulation 
A)  hormonal 
B)  menstrual 
C)  preovulation 
D)  postovulation

Question 3

In addition to producing eggs, the ovaries also produce

Accepted Answer

A)  female sex hormones. 
B)  antibacterial substances. 
C)  nutrients for the endometrium. 
D)  lubricant during sexual stimulation. 
A)  female sex hormones. 
B)  antibacterial substances. 
C)  nutrients for the endometrium. 
D)  lubricant during sexual stimulation.

Question 4

Menopause marks the decline and eventual cessation of hormone production by the female reproductive system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Primary amenorrhea occurs when a woman stops menstruating for the first time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Briefly describe the three phases of the menstrual cycle, including their approximate duration.

Accepted Answer

1)Menstrual phase: five to seven days--t

Question 7

The function of ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone) is to

Accepted Answer

A)  control sexual responsiveness. 
B)  control physical growth during puberty. 
C)  trigger the onset of menarche in females. 
D)  begin the process of sperm development in males. 
A)  control sexual responsiveness. 
B)  control physical growth during puberty. 
C)  trigger the onset of menarche in females. 
D)  begin the process of sperm development in males.

Question 8

Which of the following does NOT have an effect on the length of a woman's menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

A)  unresolved stress 
B)  illnesses 
C)  major life changes 
D)  age of first sexual encounter 
A)  unresolved stress 
B)  illnesses 
C)  major life changes 
D)  age of first sexual encounter

Question 9

The specific cause of PMS is unknown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Thomas and Anita both work full time and share equally the tasks of child care and housework. The gender image they are modeling for their two young girls can best be labeled as

Accepted Answer

A)  gender-bending. 
B)  unconventional. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  traditional. 
A)  gender-bending. 
B)  unconventional. 
C)  androgynous. 
D)  traditional.

Question 11

Endometriosis is

Accepted Answer

A)  an infection of the endometrium. 
B)  a failure of the endometrium to detach during menstruation. 
C)  an abnormal development of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. 
D)  inflammation of the vaginal canal by endometrial tissue. 
A)  an infection of the endometrium. 
B)  a failure of the endometrium to detach during menstruation. 
C)  an abnormal development of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. 
D)  inflammation of the vaginal canal by endometrial tissue.

Question 12

What is androgyny? Give examples, and state its benefits.

Accepted Answer

Androgyny is a lifestyle that features b

Question 13

Many physicians agree that menopause is a treatable disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Hot flashes are caused by changing estrogen levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why is it unusual for a typical woman in her fifties to become pregnant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most women observe a decline in reproductive hormone production. 
B)  Their husbands are often infertile by that age. 
C)  Many couples no longer have regular sexual intercourse after age 50. 
D)  Most American couples have undergone voluntary sterilization by that age. 
A)  Most women observe a decline in reproductive hormone production. 
B)  Their husbands are often infertile by that age. 
C)  Many couples no longer have regular sexual intercourse after age 50. 
D)  Most American couples have undergone voluntary sterilization by that age.

The female's vagina is sensitive to sexual stimulation for about the first ____ of its length.

The portion of the menstrual cycle during which the uterine lining is being sloughed off is called the________ phase.

In addition to producing eggs, the ovaries also produce

Menopause marks the decline and eventual cessation of hormone production by the female reproductive system.

Primary amenorrhea occurs when a woman stops menstruating for the first time.

Briefly describe the three phases of the menstrual cycle, including their approximate duration.

The function of ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone) is to

Which of the following does NOT have an effect on the length of a woman's menstrual cycle?

The specific cause of PMS is unknown.

Thomas and Anita both work full time and share equally the tasks of child care and housework. The gender image they are modeling for their two young girls can best be labeled as

Endometriosis is

What is androgyny? Give examples, and state its benefits.

Many physicians agree that menopause is a treatable disease.

Hot flashes are caused by changing estrogen levels.

Why is it unusual for a typical woman in her fifties to become pregnant?

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Exam 14: Exploring the Origins of Sexuality

The female's vagina is sensitive to sexual stimulation for about the first ____ of its length.

The portion of the menstrual cycle during which the uterine lining is being sloughed off is called the________ phase.

In addition to producing eggs, the ovaries also produce

Menopause marks the decline and eventual cessation of hormone production by the female reproductive system.

Primary amenorrhea occurs when a woman stops menstruating for the first time.

Briefly describe the three phases of the menstrual cycle, including their approximate duration.

The function of ICSH (interstitial cell-stimulating hormone) is to

Which of the following does NOT have an effect on the length of a woman's menstrual cycle?

The specific cause of PMS is unknown.

Thomas and Anita both work full time and share equally the tasks of child care and housework. The gender image they are modeling for their two young girls can best be labeled as

Endometriosis is

What is androgyny? Give examples, and state its benefits.

Many physicians agree that menopause is a treatable disease.

Hot flashes are caused by changing estrogen levels.

Why is it unusual for a typical woman in her fifties to become pregnant?

Shaping Your Health

Achieving Psychological Health

Managing Stress

Becoming Physically Fit

Understanding Nutrition and Your Diet

Maintaining a Healthy Weight

Making Decisions About Drug Use

Taking Control of Alcohol Use

Rejecting Tobacco Use

Enhancing Your Cardiovascular Health

Living With Cancer

Managing Chronic Conditions

Preventing Infectious Diseases

Understanding Sexual Behavior and Relationships

Managing Your Fertility

Becoming a Parent

Becoming an Informed Health Care Consumer

Preventing Injuries

The Environment and Your Health

Accepting Dying and Death

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