Question 1

_____ is a problem faced more often by boys because of the clogging of sebaceous glands during puberty.

Accepted Answer

A) Acne 
B) Obesity 
C) Increased secretion of adrenal androgens 
D) Growth of pubic hair 
A) Acne 
B) Obesity 
C) Increased secretion of adrenal androgens 
D) Growth of pubic hair A

Question 2

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) B

Question 3

Penis growth,experienced by the average boy during puberty,is most likely to occur at about the same time as the

Accepted Answer

A) menarche. 
B) significant enlargement of the pelvic bone structure. 
C) cessation of mensuration. 
D) change in his voice. 
A) menarche. 
B) significant enlargement of the pelvic bone structure. 
C) cessation of mensuration. 
D) change in his voice. D

Question 4

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 5

Stacy is 18 years old.Though she had regular menstrual cycles previously,she has not experienced menstruation for the past 3 months.Her condition is known as

Accepted Answer

A) primary dysmenorrheA. 
B) secondary dysmenorrhea. 
C) primary amenorrhea. 
D) secondary amenorrhea. 
A) primary dysmenorrheA. 
B) secondary dysmenorrhea. 
C) primary amenorrhea. 
D) secondary amenorrhea.

Question 6

According to John Money,the gender variable that defines one's gender at birth,as measured by the appearance of the external genitals,is

Accepted Answer

A) chromosomal gender. 
B) gonadal gender. 
C) pubertal hormonal gender. 
D) assigned gender. 
A) chromosomal gender. 
B) gonadal gender. 
C) pubertal hormonal gender. 
D) assigned gender.

Question 7

Which of the following describes dysmenorrhea?

Accepted Answer

A) It affects males resulting in a condition in which 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 resulting in a condition in which 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 8

Which of the following statements is true of leptin?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a male hormone and not present in girls. 
B) It stimulates the secretion of kisspeptin. 
C) It is a female hormone and not present in boys. 
D) It inhibits the release of luteinizing hormone (LH). 
A) It is a male hormone and not present in girls. 
B) It stimulates the secretion of kisspeptin. 
C) It is a female hormone and not present in boys. 
D) It inhibits the release of luteinizing hormone (LH).

Question 9

Compare the two intersex conditions of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)and androgen-insensitivity syndrome (AIS).

Accepted Answer

In congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH),

Question 10

The average length of a normal menstrual cycle is about

Accepted Answer

A) 14 days. 
B) 28 days. 
C) 18 days. 
D) 36 days. 
A) 14 days. 
B) 28 days. 
C) 18 days. 
D) 36 days.

Question 11

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) premenstrual syndrome (PMS) 
A) dysmenorrhea 
B) amenorrhea 
C) endometriosis 
D) premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Question 12

Which of the following is true about masturbation and menstruation?

Accepted Answer

A) Masters and Johnson suggested masturbation as a possible remedy for menstrual cramps. 
B) Masturbation is not advised during menstruation because it may exacerbate the cramps. 
C) Masters and Johnson suggested that fluids become congested in the pelvic region after an orgasm during menstruation. 
D) Masturbation is dangerous because orgasm interferes with the uterine contractions necessary for menstrualflow. 
A) Masters and Johnson suggested masturbation as a possible remedy for menstrual cramps. 
B) Masturbation is not advised during menstruation because it may exacerbate the cramps. 
C) Masters and Johnson suggested that fluids become congested in the pelvic region after an orgasm during menstruation. 
D) Masturbation is dangerous because orgasm interferes with the uterine contractions necessary for menstrualflow.

Question 13

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 14

_____ represents a psychological transition from the behavior and attitudes of a child to the behavior,attitudes,and responsibilities of an adult.

Accepted Answer

A) Adolescence 
B) Infancy 
C) Babyhood 
D) Prenatal period 
A) Adolescence 
B) Infancy 
C) Babyhood 
D) Prenatal period

Question 15

In an experiment,psychologist Diane Ruble divided her sample into three experimental 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 or 2 days. 
D) also had higher ratings in the occurrence of 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 or 2 days. 
D) also had higher ratings in the occurrence of negative moods than the other two groups.

Question 16

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 17

Violet is 18 years old but has not started menstruating yet.The menstrual problem that she is experiencing is known as

Accepted Answer

A) primary dysmenorrheA. 
B) secondary dysmenorrhea. 
C) secondary amenorrhea. 
D) primary amenorrhea. 
A) primary dysmenorrheA. 
B) secondary dysmenorrhea. 
C) secondary amenorrhea. 
D) primary amenorrhea.

Question 18

Which of the following glands produces prolactin?

Accepted Answer

A) the adrenal gland 
B) the pineal gland 
C) the pituitary gland 
D) the thyroid gland 
A) the adrenal gland 
B) the pineal gland 
C) the pituitary gland 
D) the thyroid gland

Question 19

In the context of determination of estrogen sensitivity,if testosterone is present during fetal development,the cells that have

Accepted Answer

A) estrogen receptors in the hypothalamus become insensitive to estrogen present in the blood stream. 
B) androgen receptors in the hypothalamus become highly insensitive to the levels of testosterone in the blood stream. 
C) androgen receptors in the hypothalamus become highly sensitive to both estrogen and testosterone. 
D) estrogen receptors in the hypothalamus become sensitive to the levels of testosterone in the blood stream. 
A) estrogen receptors in the hypothalamus become insensitive to estrogen present in the blood stream. 
B) androgen receptors in the hypothalamus become highly insensitive to the levels of testosterone in the blood stream. 
C) androgen receptors in the hypothalamus become highly sensitive to both estrogen and testosterone. 
D) estrogen receptors in the hypothalamus become sensitive to the levels of testosterone in the blood stream.

Question 20

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 age 14. 
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 age 14. 
D) They limit the growth of pubic and axillary hair in females.

_____ is a problem faced more often by boys because of the clogging of sebaceous glands during puberty.

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

Penis growth,experienced by the average boy during puberty,is most likely to occur at about the same time as the

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

Stacy is 18 years old.Though she had regular menstrual cycles previously,she has not experienced menstruation for the past 3 months.Her condition is known as

According to John Money,the gender variable that defines one's gender at birth,as measured by the appearance of the external genitals,is

Which of the following describes dysmenorrhea?

Which of the following statements is true of leptin?

Compare the two intersex conditions of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)and androgen-insensitivity syndrome (AIS).

The average length of a normal menstrual cycle is about

Which of the following is true about masturbation and menstruation?

Estrogen and progesterone are manufactured by the

_____ represents a psychological transition from the behavior and attitudes of a child to the behavior,attitudes,and responsibilities of an adult.

In an experiment,psychologist Diane Ruble divided her sample into three experimental 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

The embryonic source of the glans penis is the

Violet is 18 years old but has not started menstruating yet.The menstrual problem that she is experiencing is known as

Which of the following glands produces prolactin?

In the context of determination of estrogen sensitivity,if testosterone is present during fetal development,the cells that have

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

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

_____ is a problem faced more often by boys because of the clogging of sebaceous glands during puberty.

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

Penis growth,experienced by the average boy during puberty,is most likely to occur at about the same time as the

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

Stacy is 18 years old.Though she had regular menstrual cycles previously,she has not experienced menstruation for the past 3 months.Her condition is known as

According to John Money,the gender variable that defines one's gender at birth,as measured by the appearance of the external genitals,is

Which of the following describes dysmenorrhea?

Which of the following statements is true of leptin?

Compare the two intersex conditions of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)and androgen-insensitivity syndrome (AIS).

The average length of a normal menstrual cycle is about

Which of the following is true about masturbation and menstruation?

Estrogen and progesterone are manufactured by the

_____ represents a psychological transition from the behavior and attitudes of a child to the behavior,attitudes,and responsibilities of an adult.

In an experiment,psychologist Diane Ruble divided her sample into three experimental 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

The embryonic source of the glans penis is the

Violet is 18 years old but has not started menstruating yet.The menstrual problem that she is experiencing is known as

Which of the following glands produces prolactin?

In the context of determination of estrogen sensitivity,if testosterone is present during fetal development,the cells that have

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

Sexuality in Perspective

Theoretical Perspectives on Sexuality

Sex Research

Sexual Anatomy

Conception, Pregnancy, 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

Filters