Question 1

Media images of sexuality have little influence on shaping the sexual attitudes and behaviors of adolescents and college students.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the four phases of the menstrual cycle is characterized by menstrual flow?

Accepted Answer

A) estrogenic phase 
B) menses 
C) progestational phase 
D) ovulation 
A) estrogenic phase 
B) menses 
C) progestational phase 
D) ovulation B

Question 3

Erotic fantasies are symptoms of aberrant sexual behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Once they reach puberty,teenage boys experience

Accepted Answer

A) nocturnal emissions. 
B) menses. 
C) depression. 
D) muscular atrophy. 
A) nocturnal emissions. 
B) menses. 
C) depression. 
D) muscular atrophy.

Question 5

Male circumcision exposes the prepuce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The first sign of puberty in females is menstruation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Hormone replacement therapy has been found to be associated with

Accepted Answer

A) decreased incidence of stroke. 
B) increased incidence of heart attacks. 
C) increased risk of colon cancer. 
D) decreased risk of breast cancer. 
A) decreased incidence of stroke. 
B) increased incidence of heart attacks. 
C) increased risk of colon cancer. 
D) decreased risk of breast cancer.

Question 8

Which of the following describes Turner's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

A) It affects 1 in 1000 men. 
B) It occurs when a man carries two or more X chromosomes. 
C) It affects 1 in 1000 women. 
D) It occurs when a woman only has one complete X chromosome. 
A) It affects 1 in 1000 men. 
B) It occurs when a man carries two or more X chromosomes. 
C) It affects 1 in 1000 women. 
D) It occurs when a woman only has one complete X chromosome.

Question 9

The plateau phase of the sexual response cycle is characterized by

Accepted Answer

A) leveling off of reactions in the excitement phase. 
B) intensification of reactions initiated in the excitement phase. 
C) a gradual reduction in sexual tension. 
D) the beginning of the resolution phase. 
A) leveling off of reactions in the excitement phase. 
B) intensification of reactions initiated in the excitement phase. 
C) a gradual reduction in sexual tension. 
D) the beginning of the resolution phase.

Question 10

Female genital mutilation has become extremely rare.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The female sex hormones that sustain reproductive functions are

Accepted Answer

A) androgens. 
B) estrogens. 
C) progestagens. 
D) endorphins. 
A) androgens. 
B) estrogens. 
C) progestagens. 
D) endorphins.

Question 12

Progestagens are produced by the testes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)has more severe symptoms than premenstrual tension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Before ovulation,the ovarian follicle is known as the corpus luteum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The first visible sign of sexual maturity in boys is usually

Accepted Answer

A) growth of testicles. 
B) development of body hair. 
C) deepening of the voice. 
D) lengthening of the penis. 
A) growth of testicles. 
B) development of body hair. 
C) deepening of the voice. 
D) lengthening of the penis.

Question 16

Situation
Paul and Fatima are in their late 20s and have been married for 2 years.Their sexual intimacy includes various sexual behaviors.Paul has noticed that while he has no difficulty getting an erection,he does have difficulty ejaculating when he and Fatima are having intercourse.Fatima rarely feels sexually satisfied after intercourse and often relies on self-stimulation to achieve an orgasm.Fatima doesn't see her lack of orgasm with Paul as a problem;however,Paul does.Paul is beginning to make excuses for not having sex.
-Fatima's sexual response is most likely due to

Accepted Answer

A) vaginismus. 
B) orgasmic dysfunction. 
C) a need for direct clitoral stimulation. 
D) guilt because of the sexual behaviors she engages in. 
A) vaginismus. 
B) orgasmic dysfunction. 
C) a need for direct clitoral stimulation. 
D) guilt because of the sexual behaviors she engages in.

Question 17

Vasocongestion results in increased muscular tension.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The purpose of the seminal vesicles is to

Accepted Answer

A) lubricate the urethra. 
B) allow for an orgasm without ejaculation. 
C) serve as an indicator that ejaculation is about to occur. 
D) provide nutrients for semen. 
A) lubricate the urethra. 
B) allow for an orgasm without ejaculation. 
C) serve as an indicator that ejaculation is about to occur. 
D) provide nutrients for semen.

Question 19

Individuals can be celibate even while engaging in oral sex.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The first sign of female puberty is

Accepted Answer

A) underarm hair. 
B) an increase in growth rate. 
C) the onset of menstruation. 
D) breast development. 
A) underarm hair. 
B) an increase in growth rate. 
C) the onset of menstruation. 
D) breast development.

Exam 5: Sex and Your Body

Media images of sexuality have little influence on shaping the sexual attitudes and behaviors of adolescents and college students.

Which of the four phases of the menstrual cycle is characterized by menstrual flow?

Erotic fantasies are symptoms of aberrant sexual behavior.

Once they reach puberty,teenage boys experience

Male circumcision exposes the prepuce.

The first sign of puberty in females is menstruation.

Hormone replacement therapy has been found to be associated with

Which of the following describes Turner's syndrome?

The plateau phase of the sexual response cycle is characterized by

Female genital mutilation has become extremely rare.

The female sex hormones that sustain reproductive functions are

Progestagens are produced by the testes.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)has more severe symptoms than premenstrual tension.

Before ovulation,the ovarian follicle is known as the corpus luteum.

The first visible sign of sexual maturity in boys is usually

Vasocongestion results in increased muscular tension.

The purpose of the seminal vesicles is to

Individuals can be celibate even while engaging in oral sex.

The first sign of female puberty is

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