Question 1

Which of the following would most likely result from having low levels of testosterone in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased production of inhibin by the testes 
B) Decreased production of LH by the pituitary gland 
C) Increased production of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)by the hypothalamus 
D) Decreased production of oxytocin hormones by the testes 
A) Increased production of inhibin by the testes 
B) Decreased production of LH by the pituitary gland 
C) Increased production of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)by the hypothalamus 
D) Decreased production of oxytocin hormones by the testes

Question 2

What is the hormone that plays a specific and important role in the stimulation of milk production?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

The inguinal canal is the passageway for the descent of the:

Accepted Answer

A) ovaries. 
B) testes. 
C) scrotum. 
D) fallopian tubes. 
A) ovaries. 
B) testes. 
C) scrotum. 
D) fallopian tubes.

Question 4

Both the clitoris and the glans penis play important roles in producing sexual arousal.Based on this information,what may we state the clitoris and the glans penis are?

Accepted Answer

A) Autologous organs. 
B) Heterologous organs. 
C) Analogous organs. 
D) Homologous organs. 
A) Autologous organs. 
B) Heterologous organs. 
C) Analogous organs. 
D) Homologous organs.

Question 5

A woman is trying to determine the time at which she ovulates.She keeps track of her basal body temperature every day.She observes a decrease followed by a noticeable increase in the basal body temperature.This signals that she is in the _____ phase of her menstrual cycle.

Accepted Answer

A) follicular 
B) luteal 
C) proliferative 
D) menstruation 
A) follicular 
B) luteal 
C) proliferative 
D) menstruation

Question 6

Inhibin:

Accepted Answer

A) is a hormone found only in men. 
B) plays a major role in increasing sperm production. 
C) primarily regulates LH production. 
D) regulates FSH levels in a negative feedback loop. 
A) is a hormone found only in men. 
B) plays a major role in increasing sperm production. 
C) primarily regulates LH production. 
D) regulates FSH levels in a negative feedback loop.

Question 7

Which of the following would most likely occur due to increases in the level of estrogen?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased production of gonadotropin-releasing hormone 
B) Decreased production of luteinizing hormone 
C) Increased production of prolactin and oxytocin 
D) Decreased production of testosterone 
A) Increased production of gonadotropin-releasing hormone 
B) Decreased production of luteinizing hormone 
C) Increased production of prolactin and oxytocin 
D) Decreased production of testosterone

Question 8

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 9

Which of the following hormones regulates the production of FSH and LH by the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
B) Testosterone 
C) Progesterone 
D) Estrogen 
A) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) 
B) Testosterone 
C) Progesterone 
D) Estrogen

Question 10

A major new study in 2015 reported evidence of epigenetic,which refers to a functional change to DNA that does not alter the genetic code itself,but leads to changes in gene expression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following results in a surge in the basal body temperature on the day after ovulation?

Accepted Answer

A) High levels of FSH 
B) Low level of LH 
C) Increased production of prolactin 
D) Increased production of progesterone 
A) High levels of FSH 
B) Low level of LH 
C) Increased production of prolactin 
D) Increased production of progesterone

Question 12

On the day after ovulation,the average basal body temperature of the female:

Accepted Answer

A) decreases. 
B) increases. 
C) returns to preovulation temperature. 
D) normalizes. 
A) decreases. 
B) increases. 
C) returns to preovulation temperature. 
D) normalizes.

Question 13

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 14

Identify the hormone that is responsible for maintaining the mucous membranes of the vagina and stopping the growth of bone and muscle.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The body temperature of a woman changes during the menstrual cycle.Her temperature:

Accepted Answer

A) increases during the follicular phase. 
B) decreases on the day of ovulation. 
C) decreases the day after ovulation. 
D) decreases during the luteal phase. 
A) increases during the follicular phase. 
B) decreases on the day of ovulation. 
C) decreases the day after ovulation. 
D) decreases during the luteal phase.

Question 16

Describe what the term Moon Time refers to?

Accepted Answer

In many Canadian First Nations communiti

Question 17

Oxytocin:

Accepted Answer

A) results from secretions by the ovaries. 
B) curbs the contractions of the uterus during childbirth. 
C) suppresses milk ejection from the nipples. 
D) fosters bonding between parent and the newborn. 
A) results from secretions by the ovaries. 
B) curbs the contractions of the uterus during childbirth. 
C) suppresses milk ejection from the nipples. 
D) fosters bonding between parent and the newborn.

Question 18

Day 1 of the menstrual cycle is:

Accepted Answer

A) the day just prior to menstruation. 
B) the first day of menstruation. 
C) the last day of menstruation. 
D) the day after the last day of menstruation. 
A) the day just prior to menstruation. 
B) the first day of menstruation. 
C) the last day of menstruation. 
D) the day after the last day of menstruation.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) although women believe they will perform well,their general performance suffers. 
B) women accurately perceive that their performance does not suffer. 
C) women accurately perceive that their performance suffers. 
D) though some women believe their performance suffers,they show no significant deficits. 
A) although women believe they will perform well,their general performance suffers. 
B) women accurately perceive that their performance does not suffer. 
C) women accurately perceive that their performance suffers. 
D) though some women believe their performance suffers,they show no significant deficits.

Question 20

Wolffian ducts develop into the:

Accepted Answer

A) epididymis,vas deferens,and ejaculatory duct. 
B) testes and scrotum. 
C) shaft of the penis. 
D) prostate gland. 
A) epididymis,vas deferens,and ejaculatory duct. 
B) testes and scrotum. 
C) shaft of the penis. 
D) prostate gland.

Which of the following would most likely result from having low levels of testosterone in the blood?

What is the hormone that plays a specific and important role in the stimulation of milk production?

The inguinal canal is the passageway for the descent of the:

Both the clitoris and the glans penis play important roles in producing sexual arousal.Based on this information,what may we state the clitoris and the glans penis are?

A woman is trying to determine the time at which she ovulates.She keeps track of her basal body temperature every day.She observes a decrease followed by a noticeable increase in the basal body temperature.This signals that she is in the _____ phase of her menstrual cycle.

Inhibin:

Which of the following would most likely occur due to increases in the level of estrogen?

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

Which of the following hormones regulates the production of FSH and LH by the pituitary gland?

A major new study in 2015 reported evidence of epigenetic,which refers to a functional change to DNA that does not alter the genetic code itself,but leads to changes in gene expression.

Which of the following results in a surge in the basal body temperature on the day after ovulation?

On the day after ovulation,the average basal body temperature of the female:

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

Identify the hormone that is responsible for maintaining the mucous membranes of the vagina and stopping the growth of bone and muscle.

The body temperature of a woman changes during the menstrual cycle.Her temperature:

Describe what the term Moon Time refers to?

Oxytocin:

Day 1 of the menstrual cycle is:

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

Wolffian ducts develop into the:

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Exam 5: Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and Menstruation

Which of the following would most likely result from having low levels of testosterone in the blood?

What is the hormone that plays a specific and important role in the stimulation of milk production?

The inguinal canal is the passageway for the descent of the:

Both the clitoris and the glans penis play important roles in producing sexual arousal.Based on this information,what may we state the clitoris and the glans penis are?

A woman is trying to determine the time at which she ovulates.She keeps track of her basal body temperature every day.She observes a decrease followed by a noticeable increase in the basal body temperature.This signals that she is in the _____ phase of her menstrual cycle.

Inhibin:

Which of the following would most likely occur due to increases in the level of estrogen?

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

Which of the following hormones regulates the production of FSH and LH by the pituitary gland?

A major new study in 2015 reported evidence of epigenetic,which refers to a functional change to DNA that does not alter the genetic code itself,but leads to changes in gene expression.

Which of the following results in a surge in the basal body temperature on the day after ovulation?

On the day after ovulation,the average basal body temperature of the female:

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

Identify the hormone that is responsible for maintaining the mucous membranes of the vagina and stopping the growth of bone and muscle.

The body temperature of a woman changes during the menstrual cycle.Her temperature:

Describe what the term Moon Time refers to?

Oxytocin:

Day 1 of the menstrual cycle is:

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

Wolffian ducts develop into the:

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

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexuality Education

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

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