Question 1

Which of the following is the most severe form of menstrual problems?

Accepted Answer

A) premenstrual syndrome 
B) premenstrual tension 
C) premenstrual dysphoric disorder 
D) dysmenorrhea 
A) premenstrual syndrome 
B) premenstrual tension 
C) premenstrual dysphoric disorder 
D) dysmenorrhea

Question 2

The most effective physical stimulation involves

Accepted Answer

A) touching. 
B) seeing. 
C) hearing. 
D) smelling. 
A) touching. 
B) seeing. 
C) hearing. 
D) smelling.

Question 3

The term impotence is another name for

Accepted Answer

A) erectile dysfunction. 
B) premature ejaculation. 
C) retarded ejaculation. 
D) orgasmic dysfunction. 
A) erectile dysfunction. 
B) premature ejaculation. 
C) retarded ejaculation. 
D) orgasmic dysfunction.

Question 4

The female anatomy begins as gonads.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The rate of circumcision of newborn males worldwide is about 55%.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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.
-Paul's concern over Fatima's lack of orgasm has led to

Accepted Answer

A) erectile dysfunction. 
B) lack of desire. 
C) orgasmic dysfunction. 
D) impotence. 
A) erectile dysfunction. 
B) lack of desire. 
C) orgasmic dysfunction. 
D) impotence.

Question 7

The release of the ovum is characteristic of

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which of the following is a good way to start a conversation about sex with your partner?

Accepted Answer

A) "You don't seem to be sexually attracted to me.Why?" 
B) "Why do you think you don't pay attention to me anymore?" 
C) "It's really hard to talk about sex with you because I don't want to upset you." 
D) "How would you feel about taking a different approach to sex?" 
A) "You don't seem to be sexually attracted to me.Why?" 
B) "Why do you think you don't pay attention to me anymore?" 
C) "It's really hard to talk about sex with you because I don't want to upset you." 
D) "How would you feel about taking a different approach to sex?"

Question 9

Dyspareunia is the

Accepted Answer

A) inability to achieve a vaginal orgasm in women. 
B) experience of painful intercourse in women. 
C) inability to ejaculate live sperm in men. 
D) involuntary contraction of the pubic muscles in women. 
A) inability to achieve a vaginal orgasm in women. 
B) experience of painful intercourse in women. 
C) inability to ejaculate live sperm in men. 
D) involuntary contraction of the pubic muscles in women.

Question 10

Male and female reactions during the sexual response cycle differ in which of the following ways?

Accepted Answer

A) Men experience a fusion of the plateau and orgasmic phases. 
B) Women experience a more uniform progression through the phases. 
C) Women cannot be immediately restimulated to orgasm. 
D) Men enter a refractory period. 
A) Men experience a fusion of the plateau and orgasmic phases. 
B) Women experience a more uniform progression through the phases. 
C) Women cannot be immediately restimulated to orgasm. 
D) Men enter a refractory period.

Question 11

Preejaculatory fluid may contain sperm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Circumcision is a medically necessary procedure for most males.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Sex play in children under 9 is a sign of a significant problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

About what percentage of 15- to 19-year-olds in the United States have had sexual intercourse?

Accepted Answer

A) 26% 
B) 46% 
C) 66% 
D) 86% 
A) 26% 
B) 46% 
C) 66% 
D) 86%

Question 15

Which of the following chromosomal configurations denotes male?

Accepted Answer

A) YY 
B) XY 
C) XX 
D) Y 
A) YY 
B) XY 
C) XX 
D) Y

Question 16

"All natural" versions of Viagra are less potent than prescription-strength Viagra.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the order of menstrual cycle phases?

Accepted Answer

A) (1)estrogenic phase, (2)menses, (3)ovulation, (4)progestational phase 
B) (1)menses, (2)estrogenic phase, (3)ovulation, (4)progestational phase 
C) (1)progestational phase, (2)ovulation, (3)estrogenic phase, (4)menses 
D) (1)menses, (2)ovulation, (3)estrogenic phase, (4)progestational phase 
A) (1)estrogenic phase, (2)menses, (3)ovulation, (4)progestational phase 
B) (1)menses, (2)estrogenic phase, (3)ovulation, (4)progestational phase 
C) (1)progestational phase, (2)ovulation, (3)estrogenic phase, (4)menses 
D) (1)menses, (2)ovulation, (3)estrogenic phase, (4)progestational phase

Question 18

The sperm-storing structure on the surface of the testicles is the

Accepted Answer

A) glans. 
B) epididymis. 
C) seminal vesicle. 
D) Cowper's gland. 
A) glans. 
B) epididymis. 
C) seminal vesicle. 
D) Cowper's gland.

Question 19

The fourth stage of the sexual response cycle is the _____ phase.

Accepted Answer

A) excitement 
B) plateau 
C) orgasmic 
D) resolution 
A) excitement 
B) plateau 
C) orgasmic 
D) resolution

Question 20

Identical twins will have the same sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Sex and Your Body

Which of the following is the most severe form of menstrual problems?

The most effective physical stimulation involves

The term impotence is another name for

The female anatomy begins as gonads.

The rate of circumcision of newborn males worldwide is about 55%.

The release of the ovum is characteristic of

Which of the following is a good way to start a conversation about sex with your partner?

Dyspareunia is the

Male and female reactions during the sexual response cycle differ in which of the following ways?

Preejaculatory fluid may contain sperm.

Circumcision is a medically necessary procedure for most males.

Sex play in children under 9 is a sign of a significant problem.

About what percentage of 15- to 19-year-olds in the United States have had sexual intercourse?

Which of the following chromosomal configurations denotes male?

"All natural" versions of Viagra are less potent than prescription-strength Viagra.

What is the order of menstrual cycle phases?

The sperm-storing structure on the surface of the testicles is the

The fourth stage of the sexual response cycle is the _____ phase.

Identical twins will have the same sexual orientation.

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