Question 1

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 2

The first phase of the menstrual cycle is the:

Accepted Answer

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 3

_____ is the time during which there is sudden enlargement and maturation of the gonads,other genitalia,and secondary sex characteristics,leading to reproductive capacity.

Accepted Answer

A) Adolescence 
B) Prenatal sexual differentiation 
C) Puberty 
D) Gender differentiation 
A) Adolescence 
B) Prenatal sexual differentiation 
C) Puberty 
D) Gender differentiation

Question 4

The layer of the uterus that is sloughed off during menstruation and creates most of the menstrual discharge is the:

Accepted Answer

A) endometrium. 
B) myometrium. 
C) exometrium. 
D) perimetrium. 
A) endometrium. 
B) myometrium. 
C) exometrium. 
D) perimetrium.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

The first sign of a female entering the period of pubescence is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the production of a mature ovum 
B) the beginning of menstruation 
C) the growth of pubic hair 
D) the beginning of breast development 
A) the production of a mature ovum 
B) the beginning of menstruation 
C) the growth of pubic hair 
D) the beginning of breast development

Question 8

Some of the causes of _____ are pregnancy,congenital reproductive defects,hormonal imbalances,and cysts.

Accepted Answer

A) PMS 
B) amenorrhea 
C) dysmenorrhea 
D) anovulatory cycles 
A) PMS 
B) amenorrhea 
C) dysmenorrhea 
D) anovulatory cycles

Question 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

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 13

Which of the following statements is true of the adrenal glands?

Accepted Answer

A) They are located just below the kidneys. 
B) In females,they are the major producers of androgens. 
C) Adrenarche generally begins after 14 years of age. 
D) They limit the growth of pubic and axillary hair in females. 
A) They are located just below the kidneys. 
B) In females,they are the major producers of androgens. 
C) Adrenarche generally begins after 14 years of age. 
D) They limit the growth of pubic and axillary hair in females.

Question 14

When a woman menstruates without ovulating:

Accepted Answer

A) it is called Mittelschmerz. 
B) it is called an anovulatory cycle. 
C) it is a menstrual problem. 
D) it is a sign of sterility. 
A) it is called Mittelschmerz. 
B) it is called an anovulatory cycle. 
C) it is a menstrual problem. 
D) it is a sign of sterility.

Question 15

The testis-determining factor (TDF)is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

A) differentiation of gonads into testes. 
B) differentiation of the Wolffian ducts into testes. 
C) descent of the testes after differentiation. 
D) differentiation of the Müllerian ducts into testes. 
A) differentiation of gonads into testes. 
B) differentiation of the Wolffian ducts into testes. 
C) descent of the testes after differentiation. 
D) differentiation of the Müllerian ducts into testes.

Question 16

Estrogen and progesterone are manufactured by the:

Accepted Answer

A) ovaries. 
B) testes. 
C) pituitary gland. 
D) hypothalamus. 
A) ovaries. 
B) testes. 
C) pituitary gland. 
D) hypothalamus.

Question 17

Describe the process of sex differentiation of the gonads of males and females.

Accepted Answer

In the 7^th week after conception,the sex c

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct statement about 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 14th day 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 14th day 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 19

Ovulation generally occurs _____ days before the onset of menstruation.

Accepted Answer

A) 7 
B) 14 
C) 18 
D) 21 
A) 7 
B) 14 
C) 18 
D) 21

Question 20

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?

Accepted Answer

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

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

The first phase of the menstrual cycle is the:

_____ is the time during which there is sudden enlargement and maturation of the gonads,other genitalia,and secondary sex characteristics,leading to reproductive capacity.

The layer of the uterus that is sloughed off during menstruation and creates most of the menstrual discharge is the:

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

Which of the following produces the hormone called inhibin?

The first sign of a female entering the period of pubescence is _____.

Some of the causes of _____ are pregnancy,congenital reproductive defects,hormonal imbalances,and cysts.

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

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

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

Which of the following statements is true of the adrenal glands?

When a woman menstruates without ovulating:

The testis-determining factor (TDF)is responsible for:

Estrogen and progesterone are manufactured by the:

Describe the process of sex differentiation of the gonads of males and females.

Which of the following is a correct statement about the menstrual cycle?

Ovulation generally occurs _____ days before the onset of menstruation.

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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Exam 5: Sex Hormones, Sexual Differentiation, and the Menstrual Cycle

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

The first phase of the menstrual cycle is the:

_____ is the time during which there is sudden enlargement and maturation of the gonads,other genitalia,and secondary sex characteristics,leading to reproductive capacity.

The layer of the uterus that is sloughed off during menstruation and creates most of the menstrual discharge is the:

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

Which of the following produces the hormone called inhibin?

The first sign of a female entering the period of pubescence is _____.

Some of the causes of _____ are pregnancy,congenital reproductive defects,hormonal imbalances,and cysts.

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

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

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

Which of the following statements is true of the adrenal glands?

When a woman menstruates without ovulating:

The testis-determining factor (TDF)is responsible for:

Estrogen and progesterone are manufactured by the:

Describe the process of sex differentiation of the gonads of males and females.

Which of the following is a correct statement about the menstrual cycle?

Ovulation generally occurs _____ days before the onset of menstruation.

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?

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

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: Gay, Straight, or BI

Variations in Sexual Behavior

Sexual Coercion

Sex for Sale

Sexual Disorders and Sex Therapy

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Ethics, Religion, and Sexuality

Sex and the Law

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