Question 1

In comparing body growth and sexual development of girls with that of boys,it is found that:

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A) girls and boys follow the same pattern of development at the same time. 
B) girls and boys follow the same pattern of development,but boys are about 2 years late in development than girls. 
C) girls and boys follow significantly different patterns of development,although they occur at the same time. 
D) we really cannot say anything definite given our present state of knowledge about sexual development. 
A) girls and boys follow the same pattern of development at the same time. 
B) girls and boys follow the same pattern of development,but boys are about 2 years late in development than girls. 
C) girls and boys follow significantly different patterns of development,although they occur at the same time. 
D) we really cannot say anything definite given our present state of knowledge about sexual development.

Question 2

Which of the following would most likely result from increased levels of gonadotropin-releasing hormone in females?

Accepted Answer

A) Decreased levels of estrogen 
B) Increased levels of follicle stimulating hormone 
C) Increased levels of luteinizing hormone 
D) Decreased levels of estradiol 
A) Decreased levels of estrogen 
B) Increased levels of follicle stimulating hormone 
C) Increased levels of luteinizing hormone 
D) Decreased levels of estradiol

Question 3

Which of the following regulates the pituitary gland?

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A) Cerebellum 
B) Hypothalamus 
C) Gonads 
D) Adrenal glands 
A) Cerebellum 
B) Hypothalamus 
C) Gonads 
D) Adrenal glands

Question 4

What is the first phase of the menstrual cycle?

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A) Luteal phase. 
B) Ovulatory phase. 
C) Follicular phase. 
D) Proliferative phase. 
A) Luteal phase. 
B) Ovulatory phase. 
C) Follicular phase. 
D) Proliferative phase.

Question 5

A woman has a 30-day menstrual cycle.She has had a 30-day cycle since she began menstruating.On which of the following days of her period is she most likely to ovulate?

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A) Day 24 
B) Day 15 
C) Day 16 
D) Day 20 
A) Day 24 
B) Day 15 
C) Day 16 
D) Day 20

Question 6

Which of the following regulates the output of gonadotropin-releasing hormone by the hypothalamus in males?

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A) Follicle-stimulating hormone 
B) Luteinizing hormone 
C) Pituitary gland 
D) Testosterone 
A) Follicle-stimulating hormone 
B) Luteinizing hormone 
C) Pituitary gland 
D) Testosterone

Question 7

Which statement regarding brain differentiation in males and females is TRUE?

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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 8

One of the main functions of estrogen includes:

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A) stimulating breast growth. 
B) decreasing the mucous membrane of the vagina. 
C) enhancing muscle growth. 
D) promoting bone growth past the pubertal years. 
A) stimulating breast growth. 
B) decreasing the mucous membrane of the vagina. 
C) enhancing muscle growth. 
D) promoting bone growth past the pubertal years.

Question 9

Which of the following statements describes the pituitary and the hypothalamus?

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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 behaviour 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 behaviour in humans.

Question 10

When does gonad differentiation occur?

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A) At the same time for males and females. 
B) Earlier for females. 
C) Earlier for males. 
D) During puberty. 
A) At the same time for males and females. 
B) Earlier for females. 
C) Earlier for males. 
D) During puberty.

Question 11

What occurs when testosterone is present during fetal development?

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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 12

Do women's moods change over the menstrual cycle? Explain your choice of answer.

Accepted Answer

Women do,on average,experience some fluc

Question 13

Dried cervical mucus takes on a fern-shaped pattern:

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A) after ovulation. 
B) just before menstruation. 
C) during menstruation. 
D) just before ovulation. 
A) after ovulation. 
B) just before menstruation. 
C) during menstruation. 
D) just before ovulation.

Question 14

The testes in the male are homologous to the _____ in the female.

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A) clitoris 
B) ovaries 
C) labia majora (outer lips) 
D) labia minora (inner lips) 
A) clitoris 
B) ovaries 
C) labia majora (outer lips) 
D) labia minora (inner lips)

Question 15

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 16

An adolescent boy experiences temporary breast enlargement.This condition is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) spermarche 
B) menarche 
C) adrenarche 
D) gynecomastia 
A) spermarche 
B) menarche 
C) adrenarche 
D) gynecomastia

Question 17

What term is used that describes the occurrence when a woman menstruates without ovulating?

Accepted Answer

A) Mittelschmerz 
B) An anovulatory cycle 
C) a Menstrual disfunction 
D) Sterility 
A) Mittelschmerz 
B) An anovulatory cycle 
C) a Menstrual disfunction 
D) Sterility

Question 18

The type of abnormality where the male fetus (sex chromosome configuration is XY)is insensitive to androgen results in:

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A) a woman like external appearance with no uterus and undescended testes. 
B) a male with small testes,enlarged breasts,and reduced sex drive. 
C) a tall male with unusual sex preferences. 
D) a male of exceptional height and weight with borderline mental retardation. 
A) a woman like external appearance with no uterus and undescended testes. 
B) a male with small testes,enlarged breasts,and reduced sex drive. 
C) a tall male with unusual sex preferences. 
D) a male of exceptional height and weight with borderline mental retardation.

In comparing body growth and sexual development of girls with that of boys,it is found that:

Which of the following would most likely result from increased levels of gonadotropin-releasing hormone in females?

Which of the following regulates the pituitary gland?

What is the first phase of the menstrual cycle?

A woman has a 30-day menstrual cycle.She has had a 30-day cycle since she began menstruating.On which of the following days of her period is she most likely to ovulate?

Which of the following regulates the output of gonadotropin-releasing hormone by the hypothalamus in males?

Which statement regarding brain differentiation in males and females is TRUE?

One of the main functions of estrogen includes:

Which of the following statements describes the pituitary and the hypothalamus?

When does gonad differentiation occur?

What occurs when testosterone is present during fetal development?

Do women's moods change over the menstrual cycle? Explain your choice of answer.

Dried cervical mucus takes on a fern-shaped pattern:

The testes in the male are homologous to the _____ in the female.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the SRY?

An adolescent boy experiences temporary breast enlargement.This condition is known as _____.

What term is used that describes the occurrence when a woman menstruates without ovulating?

The type of abnormality where the male fetus (sex chromosome configuration is XY)is insensitive to androgen results in:

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Exam 5: Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and Menstruation

In comparing body growth and sexual development of girls with that of boys,it is found that:

Which of the following would most likely result from increased levels of gonadotropin-releasing hormone in females?

Which of the following regulates the pituitary gland?

What is the first phase of the menstrual cycle?

A woman has a 30-day menstrual cycle.She has had a 30-day cycle since she began menstruating.On which of the following days of her period is she most likely to ovulate?

Which of the following regulates the output of gonadotropin-releasing hormone by the hypothalamus in males?

Which statement regarding brain differentiation in males and females is TRUE?

One of the main functions of estrogen includes:

Which of the following statements describes the pituitary and the hypothalamus?

When does gonad differentiation occur?

What occurs when testosterone is present during fetal development?

Do women's moods change over the menstrual cycle? Explain your choice of answer.

Dried cervical mucus takes on a fern-shaped pattern:

The testes in the male are homologous to the _____ in the female.

Which of the following statements is TRUE of the SRY?

An adolescent boy experiences temporary breast enlargement.This condition is known as _____.

What term is used that describes the occurrence when a woman menstruates without ovulating?

The type of abnormality where the male fetus (sex chromosome configuration is XY)is insensitive to androgen results in:

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

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Sex for Sale

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Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

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