Question 1

Most cases of Turner syndrome result in

Accepted Answer

A)  normal fertility. 
B)  a high likelihood that the condition will be passed on to offspring. 
C)  infertility. 
D)  increased fertility. 
A)  normal fertility. 
B)  a high likelihood that the condition will be passed on to offspring. 
C)  infertility. 
D)  increased fertility.

Question 2

Individuals with AIS typically have

Accepted Answer

A)  male chromosomal sex but female appearance and gender identity. 
B)  female chromosomal sex but male appearance and gender identity. 
C)  male chromosomal sex and appearance but female gender identity. 
D)  female chromosomal sex and appearance but male gender identity. 
A)  male chromosomal sex but female appearance and gender identity. 
B)  female chromosomal sex but male appearance and gender identity. 
C)  male chromosomal sex and appearance but female gender identity. 
D)  female chromosomal sex and appearance but male gender identity.

Question 3

Klinefelter syndrome results from which of the following genotypes?

Accepted Answer

A)  XO 
B)  XYY 
C)  XXY 
D)  YO 
A)  XO 
B)  XYY 
C)  XXY 
D)  YO

Question 4

Which of the following genetic conditions related to sex chromosomes is the most common?

Accepted Answer

A)  5-alpha-reductase deficiency 
B)  XYY 
C)  Turner syndrome 
D)  Klinefelter syndrome 
A)  5-alpha-reductase deficiency 
B)  XYY 
C)  Turner syndrome 
D)  Klinefelter syndrome

Question 5

Normal development of female external genitalia

Accepted Answer

A)  requires the release of estrogens by the ovary. 
B)  requires the release of 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone by the ovary. 
C)  requires the release of anti-Müllerian hormone by the ovary. 
D)  will occur in the absence of androgens without further action by the ovaries. 
A)  requires the release of estrogens by the ovary. 
B)  requires the release of 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone by the ovary. 
C)  requires the release of anti-Müllerian hormone by the ovary. 
D)  will occur in the absence of androgens without further action by the ovaries.

Question 6

Testis-determining factor

Accepted Answer

A)  activates the Wolffian system. 
B)  inhibits the Müllerian system. 
C)  develops the primordial gonads into testes. 
D)  prevents the development of ovaries. 
A)  activates the Wolffian system. 
B)  inhibits the Müllerian system. 
C)  develops the primordial gonads into testes. 
D)  prevents the development of ovaries.

Question 7

Male and female rats show differences in the

Accepted Answer

A)  hippocampus. 
B)  sexually dimorphic nucleus of the preoptic area (SDN-PO
A) . 
C)  interstitial nuclei of the anterior hypothalamus-3 (INAH-3). 
D)  INAH-3 and spinal nucleus of the bulbocavernosus (SN
B) . 
A)  hippocampus. 
B)  sexually dimorphic nucleus of the preoptic area (SDN-PO
A) . 
C)  interstitial nuclei of the anterior hypothalamus-3 (INAH-3). 
D)  INAH-3 and spinal nucleus of the bulbocavernosus (SN
B) .

Question 8

Testosterone levels in men appear to fluctuate in response to

Accepted Answer

A)  internal biological clocks. 
B)  competition. 
C)  sexual frequency. 
D)  mental imagery. 
A)  internal biological clocks. 
B)  competition. 
C)  sexual frequency. 
D)  mental imagery.

Question 9

In the absence of sufficient quantities of 5-alpha-reductase,

Accepted Answer

A)  5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone is not converted into testosterone, and external genitalia are not masculinized in the fetus. 
B)  testosterone is not converted into 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone, and external genitalia are not masculinized in the fetus. 
C)  5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone is not converted into testosterone, and internal organs are not masculinized in the fetus. 
D)  testosterone is not converted into 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone, and internal organs are not masculinized in the fetus. 
A)  5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone is not converted into testosterone, and external genitalia are not masculinized in the fetus. 
B)  testosterone is not converted into 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone, and external genitalia are not masculinized in the fetus. 
C)  5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone is not converted into testosterone, and internal organs are not masculinized in the fetus. 
D)  testosterone is not converted into 5-alpha-dihydrotestosterone, and internal organs are not masculinized in the fetus.

Question 10

Kareem is studying for a test on the male external genitalia. He would need to be able to identify and discuss the roles of the

Accepted Answer

A)  uterus, fallopian tubes, and upper portion of the vagina. 
B)  seminal vesicles, vas deferens, and the prostate. 
C)  penis and scrotum. 
D)  labia, clitoris, and outer portion of the vagina. 
A)  uterus, fallopian tubes, and upper portion of the vagina. 
B)  seminal vesicles, vas deferens, and the prostate. 
C)  penis and scrotum. 
D)  labia, clitoris, and outer portion of the vagina.

Question 11

Steve is in a monogamous, long-term relationship. It is likely that he has very high levels of testosterone compared to his single friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

Accepted Answer

A)  contributes to the maturation of sperm. 
B)  stimulates the testes to produce testosterone. 
C)  stimulates the release of GnRH by the hypothalamus. 
D)  inhibits the release of melatonin by the pineal gland. 
A)  contributes to the maturation of sperm. 
B)  stimulates the testes to produce testosterone. 
C)  stimulates the release of GnRH by the hypothalamus. 
D)  inhibits the release of melatonin by the pineal gland.

Question 13

Chromosomally male mice that are genetically engineered to lack the SRY gene will develop

Accepted Answer

A)  neither ovaries nor testes. 
B)  both ovaries and testes. 
C)  testes. 
D)  ovaries. 
A)  neither ovaries nor testes. 
B)  both ovaries and testes. 
C)  testes. 
D)  ovaries.

Question 14

People who are offered more opportunities for sexual activity than other people tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  be less likely to cheat on their mates. 
B)  spend more time on grooming. 
C)  spend the most money following current fashions. 
D)  be physically symmetrical. 
A)  be less likely to cheat on their mates. 
B)  spend more time on grooming. 
C)  spend the most money following current fashions. 
D)  be physically symmetrical.

Question 15

(See Figure 10.23) These samples obtained by Simon LeVay indicate differences between heterosexual males and homosexual males in

Accepted Answer

A)  SDN-POA. 
B)  INAH-3. 
C)  the SNB. 
D)  the thalamus. 
A)  SDN-POA. 
B)  INAH-3. 
C)  the SNB. 
D)  the thalamus.

Question 16

Discuss how an erection normally occurs and what happens when a male has erectile dysfunction. What is the typical treatment and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Erections occur as a result of either di

Question 17

An older research study showed that sexual activity in women was correlated with levels of ______, but more modern studies have shown _____ to be more important for female sexual desire.

Accepted Answer

A)  testosterone; estrogens 
B)  testosterone; androgens 
C)  estrogens; testosterone 
D)  estrogens; androgens 
A)  testosterone; estrogens 
B)  testosterone; androgens 
C)  estrogens; testosterone 
D)  estrogens; androgens

Question 18

Interestingly, watching a mother interact with any of her children is similar to watching

Accepted Answer

A)  a person with addiction. 
B)  someone who is taking artificial hormones. 
C)  a male interacting with his male children. 
D)  a male interacting with his female children. 
A)  a person with addiction. 
B)  someone who is taking artificial hormones. 
C)  a male interacting with his male children. 
D)  a male interacting with his female children.

Question 19

Yolanda can show sexual receptivity throughout her menstrual cycle; however, she finds that she has the most sexual interest

Accepted Answer

A)  when her testosterone is high. 
B)  when she is ovulating. 
C)  when she is competing with other females. 
D)  during the summer months. 
A)  when her testosterone is high. 
B)  when she is ovulating. 
C)  when she is competing with other females. 
D)  during the summer months.

Question 20

Which of the following brain structures varies reliably between homosexual and heterosexual male humans?

Accepted Answer

A)  the SDN-POA 
B)  the anterior commissure 
C)  the dentate nucleus 
D)  the caudate nucleus 
A)  the SDN-POA 
B)  the anterior commissure 
C)  the dentate nucleus 
D)  the caudate nucleus

Most cases of Turner syndrome result in

Individuals with AIS typically have

Klinefelter syndrome results from which of the following genotypes?

Which of the following genetic conditions related to sex chromosomes is the most common?

Normal development of female external genitalia

Testis-determining factor

Male and female rats show differences in the

Testosterone levels in men appear to fluctuate in response to

In the absence of sufficient quantities of 5-alpha-reductase,

Kareem is studying for a test on the male external genitalia. He would need to be able to identify and discuss the roles of the

Steve is in a monogamous, long-term relationship. It is likely that he has very high levels of testosterone compared to his single friends.

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

Chromosomally male mice that are genetically engineered to lack the SRY gene will develop

People who are offered more opportunities for sexual activity than other people tend to

(See Figure 10.23) These samples obtained by Simon LeVay indicate differences between heterosexual males and homosexual males in

Discuss how an erection normally occurs and what happens when a male has erectile dysfunction. What is the typical treatment and how does it work?

An older research study showed that sexual activity in women was correlated with levels of __, but more modern studies have shown _ to be more important for female sexual desire.

Interestingly, watching a mother interact with any of her children is similar to watching

Yolanda can show sexual receptivity throughout her menstrual cycle; however, she finds that she has the most sexual interest

Which of the following brain structures varies reliably between homosexual and heterosexual male humans?

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

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Exam 10: Sexual Behavior

Most cases of Turner syndrome result in

Individuals with AIS typically have

Klinefelter syndrome results from which of the following genotypes?

Which of the following genetic conditions related to sex chromosomes is the most common?

Normal development of female external genitalia

Testis-determining factor

Male and female rats show differences in the

Testosterone levels in men appear to fluctuate in response to

In the absence of sufficient quantities of 5-alpha-reductase,

Kareem is studying for a test on the male external genitalia. He would need to be able to identify and discuss the roles of the

Steve is in a monogamous, long-term relationship. It is likely that he has very high levels of testosterone compared to his single friends.

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

Chromosomally male mice that are genetically engineered to lack the SRY gene will develop

People who are offered more opportunities for sexual activity than other people tend to

(See Figure 10.23) These samples obtained by Simon LeVay indicate differences between heterosexual males and homosexual males in

Discuss how an erection normally occurs and what happens when a male has erectile dysfunction. What is the typical treatment and how does it work?

An older research study showed that sexual activity in women was correlated with levels of ______, but more modern studies have shown _____ to be more important for female sexual desire.

Interestingly, watching a mother interact with any of her children is similar to watching

Yolanda can show sexual receptivity throughout her menstrual cycle; however, she finds that she has the most sexual interest

Which of the following brain structures varies reliably between homosexual and heterosexual male humans?

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience?

Functional Neuroanatomy and the Evolution of the Nervous System

Neurophysiology: The Structure and Functions of the Cells of the Nervous System

Psychopharmacology

Genetics and the Development of the Human Brain

Vision

Nonvisual Sensation and Perception

Movement

Homeostasis, Motivation, and Reward

Sleep and Waking

Learning and Memory

Cognition

Emotion, Aggression, and Stress

Neuropsychology

Psychopathology

Filters

An older research study showed that sexual activity in women was correlated with levels of __, but more modern studies have shown _ to be more important for female sexual desire.