Question 1

Which of the following produces the hormone called inhibin?

Accepted Answer

A) Adrenal glands 
B) Cells of Bartholin's gland 
C) Sertoli cells of the testes 
D) Pituitary gland 
A) Adrenal glands 
B) Cells of Bartholin's gland 
C) Sertoli cells of the testes 
D) Pituitary gland

Question 2

The production of FSH and LH takes place in the:

Accepted Answer

A) hypothalamus. 
B) ovaries and testes,respectively. 
C) pituitary gland. 
D) pancreas. 
A) hypothalamus. 
B) ovaries and testes,respectively. 
C) pituitary gland. 
D) pancreas.

Question 3

Faye has been experiencing very painful periods that last an unusually long time.According to her gynecologist,Faye's condition is due to the fact that the lining of her uterus is growing in places other than the uterus.From the information provided,which of the following conditions would best characterize her symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) Dysmenorrhea 
B) Amenorrhea 
C) Endometriosis 
D) PMS 
A) Dysmenorrhea 
B) Amenorrhea 
C) Endometriosis 
D) PMS

Question 4

One of your friends is in medical school.She tells you about a syndrome in which a genetic female develops ovaries normally as a fetus.However,due to the abnormal functioning of the adrenal gland,an excess amount of androgen is produced resulting in external genitals that are partly or completely male in appearance.Your friend is unable to recall the name of the syndrome.You know it and are able to tell her that it is:

Accepted Answer

A) congenital adrenal hyperplasia. 
B) androgen insensitivity syndrome. 
C) cryptorchidism. 
D) Klinefelter's syndrome. 
A) congenital adrenal hyperplasia. 
B) androgen insensitivity syndrome. 
C) cryptorchidism. 
D) Klinefelter's syndrome.

Question 5

Which of the following manufactures estrogen and progesterone?

Accepted Answer

A) Ovaries 
B) Testes 
C) Pituitary gland 
D) Hypothalamus 
A) Ovaries 
B) Testes 
C) Pituitary gland 
D) Hypothalamus

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) Most mood swings are a result of high levels of secretions from the adrenal glands. 
B) Most mood swings experienced by women are caused by the influence of their respective cultures,with a minimal role played by hormones. 
C) Most mood swings are caused by a rise in the level of testosterone in the blood. 
D) Most mood swings are likely to be related to the decline of estrogen and progesterone. 
A) Most mood swings are a result of high levels of secretions from the adrenal glands. 
B) Most mood swings experienced by women are caused by the influence of their respective cultures,with a minimal role played by hormones. 
C) Most mood swings are caused by a rise in the level of testosterone in the blood. 
D) Most mood swings are likely to be related to the decline of estrogen and progesterone.

Question 7

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:

Accepted Answer

A) was given no information about the predicted date of menstruation. 
B) was told that they were "intermenstrual",and their period was due in 7-10 days. 
C) was told that they were "premenstrual",and their period was due in 1 to 2 days. 
D) also had higher ratings in negative moods than the other two groups. 
A) was given no information about the predicted date of menstruation. 
B) was told that they were "intermenstrual",and their period was due in 7-10 days. 
C) was told that they were "premenstrual",and their period was due in 1 to 2 days. 
D) also had higher ratings in negative moods than the other two groups.

Question 8

Which of the following may be a consequence of "undescended testes" in a male?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased likelihood of testicular cancer 
B) Increased motility of sperm 
C) Inhibition of sperm production 
D) Increased testosterone production 
A) Decreased likelihood of testicular cancer 
B) Increased motility of sperm 
C) Inhibition of sperm production 
D) Increased testosterone production

Question 9

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 10

The _____ plays a major role in regulating the four functions of eating,drinking,fighting,and sexual behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) cerebellum 
B) adrenal glands 
C) gonads 
D) hypothalamus 
A) cerebellum 
B) adrenal glands 
C) gonads 
D) hypothalamus

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) The marking of objects and persons who come into contact with a menstruating woman as unclean 
B) The prohibition of sexual intercourse with a menstruating woman 
C) The sequestering of a menstruating woman away from men 
D) The belief that menstrual blood contains supernatural powers 
A) The marking of objects and persons who come into contact with a menstruating woman as unclean 
B) The prohibition of sexual intercourse with a menstruating woman 
C) The sequestering of a menstruating woman away from men 
D) The belief that menstrual blood contains supernatural powers

Question 12

John Money referred to individuals with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and androgen-insensitivity syndrome as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) transgenders 
B) hermaphrodites 
C) pseudohermaphrodites 
D) homosexuals 
A) transgenders 
B) hermaphrodites 
C) pseudohermaphrodites 
D) homosexuals

Question 13

The average age of a first appearance of pubic hair occurs first in males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which statement describes the menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) Ovulation does not have to occur in every menstrual cycle,especially for girls in puberty and older women. 
B) Almost all women come close to approximating the "perfect" 28-day menstrual cycle. 
C) Irrespective of the duration of one's menstrual cycle,ovulation invariably occurs on the 14thday from the start of menstruation. 
D) The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is the most constant,extending for 10 days from ovulation to menstruation. 
A) Ovulation does not have to occur in every menstrual cycle,especially for girls in puberty and older women. 
B) Almost all women come close to approximating the "perfect" 28-day menstrual cycle. 
C) Irrespective of the duration of one's menstrual cycle,ovulation invariably occurs on the 14thday from the start of menstruation. 
D) The follicular phase of the menstrual cycle is the most constant,extending for 10 days from ovulation to menstruation.

Question 15

John Money developed eight variables of gender.The particular gender type that refers to the presence of testosterone in the male but not in the female before birth is the:

Accepted Answer

A) assigned gender. 
B) prenatal hormonal gender. 
C) pubertal hormonal gender. 
D) external genital appearance gender. 
A) assigned gender. 
B) prenatal hormonal gender. 
C) pubertal hormonal gender. 
D) external genital appearance gender.

Question 16

Which of the following describes dysmenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A) It affects males after the climacteric when they can no longer produce sperm. 
B) Dysmenorrhea is a condition characterized by breast enlargement in men. 
C) Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation. 
D) It results from the infection of the female prostate. 
A) It affects males after the climacteric when they can no longer produce sperm. 
B) Dysmenorrhea is a condition characterized by breast enlargement in men. 
C) Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstruation. 
D) It results from the infection of the female prostate.

Question 17

Which of the following is TRUE of Klinefelter's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) It occurs in genetic females that have a single X chromosome. 
B) It can be reversed by surgery. 
C) It involves overproduction of sperm and low testosterone levels. 
D) It occurs when a genetic male has an extra X chromosome (XXY). 
A) It occurs in genetic females that have a single X chromosome. 
B) It can be reversed by surgery. 
C) It involves overproduction of sperm and low testosterone levels. 
D) It occurs when a genetic male has an extra X chromosome (XXY).

Question 18

Which of the following hormones is most likely to be found at a fairly constant level in males?

Accepted Answer

A) Testosterone 
B) Progesterone 
C) Estrogen 
D) Prolactin 
A) Testosterone 
B) Progesterone 
C) Estrogen 
D) Prolactin

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) Most of the evidence depends on objective retrospective reports of moods and symptoms. 
B) When treated for PMS,women essentially report physical symptoms rather than psychological ones. 
C) The average ratings of depressive symptoms reported by women experiencing PMS is clinically significant and warrants intervention. 
D) In actuality,women report far fewer symptoms for themselves than they think the average woman experiences. 
A) Most of the evidence depends on objective retrospective reports of moods and symptoms. 
B) When treated for PMS,women essentially report physical symptoms rather than psychological ones. 
C) The average ratings of depressive symptoms reported by women experiencing PMS is clinically significant and warrants intervention. 
D) In actuality,women report far fewer symptoms for themselves than they think the average woman experiences.

Question 20

Which of the following statements describes cryptorchidism?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a condition resulting from the descent of one or both testes into the scrotum. 
B) It occurs when the penis fails to descend from the body. 
C) The optimum time for correcting the condition is soon after the first birthday. 
D) Treatment is limited to hormonal therapy. 
A) It is a condition resulting from the descent of one or both testes into the scrotum. 
B) It occurs when the penis fails to descend from the body. 
C) The optimum time for correcting the condition is soon after the first birthday. 
D) Treatment is limited to hormonal therapy.

Which of the following produces the hormone called inhibin?

The production of FSH and LH takes place in the:

Which of the following manufactures estrogen and progesterone?

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

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:

Which of the following may be a consequence of "undescended testes" in a male?

The embryonic source of the glans penis is the:

The _____ plays a major role in regulating the four functions of eating,drinking,fighting,and sexual behaviour.

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

John Money referred to individuals with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and androgen-insensitivity syndrome as _____.

The average age of a first appearance of pubic hair occurs first in males.

Which statement describes the menstrual cycle?

John Money developed eight variables of gender.The particular gender type that refers to the presence of testosterone in the male but not in the female before birth is the:

Which of the following describes dysmenorrhea?

Which of the following is TRUE of Klinefelter's syndrome?

Which of the following hormones is most likely to be found at a fairly constant level in males?

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

Which of the following statements describes cryptorchidism?

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Exam 5: Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and Menstruation

Which of the following produces the hormone called inhibin?

The production of FSH and LH takes place in the:

Which of the following manufactures estrogen and progesterone?

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

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:

Which of the following may be a consequence of "undescended testes" in a male?

The embryonic source of the glans penis is the:

The _____ plays a major role in regulating the four functions of eating,drinking,fighting,and sexual behaviour.

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

John Money referred to individuals with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and androgen-insensitivity syndrome as _____.

The average age of a first appearance of pubic hair occurs first in males.

Which statement describes the menstrual cycle?

John Money developed eight variables of gender.The particular gender type that refers to the presence of testosterone in the male but not in the female before birth is the:

Which of the following describes dysmenorrhea?

Which of the following is TRUE of Klinefelter's syndrome?

Which of the following hormones is most likely to be found at a fairly constant level in males?

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

Which of the following statements describes cryptorchidism?

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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 and Identity: Gay, Lesbian, BI, Straight, or Asexual

Variations in Sexual Behaviour

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

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Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

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