Question 1

Which menstrual problem involves the common symptoms of breast tenderness,fatigue,food cravings,irritability,and depression?

Accepted Answer

A) premenstrual syndrome 
B) premenstrual dysphoric disorder 
C) dysmenorrhea 
D) hormone deficiency 
A) premenstrual syndrome 
B) premenstrual dysphoric disorder 
C) dysmenorrhea 
D) hormone deficiency

Question 2

Ovulation typically occurs

Accepted Answer

A) in the first 1-3 days of a woman's menstrual cycle. 
B) about halfway through a woman's menstrual cycle. 
C) in the final 1-3 days of a woman's menstrual cycle. 
D) only if a woman is pregnant. 
A) in the first 1-3 days of a woman's menstrual cycle. 
B) about halfway through a woman's menstrual cycle. 
C) in the final 1-3 days of a woman's menstrual cycle. 
D) only if a woman is pregnant.

Question 3

In which type of sexual dysfunction does an individual experience pain during or after sex?

Accepted Answer

A) inhibited sexual desire 
B) vaginismus 
C) female orgasmic disorder 
D) dyspareunia 
A) inhibited sexual desire 
B) vaginismus 
C) female orgasmic disorder 
D) dyspareunia

Question 4

Connie,who is analytical and independent,is pressured by her parents to be more nurturing.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) discrimination. 
B) gender role stereotyping. 
C) traditionalization. 
D) sexual identification. 
A) discrimination. 
B) gender role stereotyping. 
C) traditionalization. 
D) sexual identification.

Question 5

Identify the pathway that sperm take from their development through ejaculation,mentioning all of the following structures: ejaculatory ducts,epididymis,glans of penis,prostate gland,shaft of penis,testes,urethra,vas deferens.

Accepted Answer

Sperm develop in the testes.While still

Question 6

Research suggests that,during sex,recreational use of drugs to treat erectile dysfunction

Accepted Answer

A) significantly boost performance and satisfaction. 
B) may help increase performance when used in conjunction with alcohol. 
C) may reduce confidence. 
D) has decreased among U.S.males age 30 and under. 
A) significantly boost performance and satisfaction. 
B) may help increase performance when used in conjunction with alcohol. 
C) may reduce confidence. 
D) has decreased among U.S.males age 30 and under.

Question 7

According to a survey of U.S.college students,

Accepted Answer

A) oral sex is more common than vaginal intercourse. 
B) over 15 percent of students admit to having had unprotected sex as a consequence of consuming alcohol in the past year. 
C) nearly 4 percent of college students report being abstinent during the past year. 
D) nearly a third of all college men and women report that they have masturbated. 
A) oral sex is more common than vaginal intercourse. 
B) over 15 percent of students admit to having had unprotected sex as a consequence of consuming alcohol in the past year. 
C) nearly 4 percent of college students report being abstinent during the past year. 
D) nearly a third of all college men and women report that they have masturbated.

Question 8

A variant sexual behavior in which couples swap partners is

Accepted Answer

A) fetishism. 
B) swinging. 
C) voyeurism. 
D) exhibitionism. 
A) fetishism. 
B) swinging. 
C) voyeurism. 
D) exhibitionism.

Question 9

Which of the following BEST describes gender identity?

Accepted Answer

A) the practice of behaving in a masculine or feminine way 
B) interactions with others that teach us certain behaviors 
C) the manner in which we express masculinity or femininity on a daily basis 
D) our personal sense of awareness of being masculine or feminine 
A) the practice of behaving in a masculine or feminine way 
B) interactions with others that teach us certain behaviors 
C) the manner in which we express masculinity or femininity on a daily basis 
D) our personal sense of awareness of being masculine or feminine

Question 10

Sexual orientation is based on which of the following factors?

Accepted Answer

A) biological,social,and religious 
B) psychological,familial,and environmental 
C) biological,psychological,and socioenvironmental 
D) biological,social,and socioenvironmental 
A) biological,social,and religious 
B) psychological,familial,and environmental 
C) biological,psychological,and socioenvironmental 
D) biological,social,and socioenvironmental

Question 11

During ejaculation,

Accepted Answer

A) urine sometimes mixes with semen in the urethra,but only if the man's bladder is full. 
B) urine typically mixes with semen in the urethra. 
C) urine and semen do not come into contact with each other. 
D) semen is ejaculated from the seminal vesicles while urine is ejaculated from the urethra. 
A) urine sometimes mixes with semen in the urethra,but only if the man's bladder is full. 
B) urine typically mixes with semen in the urethra. 
C) urine and semen do not come into contact with each other. 
D) semen is ejaculated from the seminal vesicles while urine is ejaculated from the urethra.

Question 12

How long is the average menstrual cycle?

Accepted Answer

A) 21 days 
B) 24 days 
C) 28 days 
D) 31 days 
A) 21 days 
B) 24 days 
C) 28 days 
D) 31 days

Question 13

Which of the following is TRUE about androgyny?

Accepted Answer

A) Androgynous people follow traditional sexual roles. 
B) A person has feminine traits but tries to be a male. 
C) A person has a combination of both traditional masculine and feminine traits. 
D) A person has masculine traits but tries to be a female. 
A) Androgynous people follow traditional sexual roles. 
B) A person has feminine traits but tries to be a male. 
C) A person has a combination of both traditional masculine and feminine traits. 
D) A person has masculine traits but tries to be a female.

Question 14

In which stage of the human sexual response does the penis secrete preejaculatory fluid?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Gavin and Todd have discovered that their application for an apartment rental was refused solely because of their sexual orientation.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) sexual prejudice. 
B) gender preference. 
C) socioeconomic discrimination. 
D) housing fraud. 
A) sexual prejudice. 
B) gender preference. 
C) socioeconomic discrimination. 
D) housing fraud.

Question 16

The first sign of puberty in females is the beginning of breast development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Coitus is a synonym for

Accepted Answer

A) vaginal intercourse. 
B) anal intercourse. 
C) oral sex. 
D) any form of sexual contact involving the genitals. 
A) vaginal intercourse. 
B) anal intercourse. 
C) oral sex. 
D) any form of sexual contact involving the genitals.

Question 18

The system of tubules atop the testes where sperm reach maturity is the

Accepted Answer

A) vulva. 
B) endometrium. 
C) scrotum. 
D) epididymis. 
A) vulva. 
B) endometrium. 
C) scrotum. 
D) epididymis.

Question 19

Areas of the body that,when touched,lead to sexual arousal are known as

Accepted Answer

A) external genitals. 
B) internal genitals. 
C) erogenous zones. 
D) arousal spots. 
A) external genitals. 
B) internal genitals. 
C) erogenous zones. 
D) arousal spots.

Question 20

Menstrual cramps occur when

Accepted Answer

A) luteinizing hormone signals the ovaries to produce progesterone. 
B) prostaglandins released during the menstrual cycle promote uterine muscle contraction. 
C) a surge in estrogen levels promotes uterine muscle contraction. 
D) the woman has been engaging in excessive exercise. 
A) luteinizing hormone signals the ovaries to produce progesterone. 
B) prostaglandins released during the menstrual cycle promote uterine muscle contraction. 
C) a surge in estrogen levels promotes uterine muscle contraction. 
D) the woman has been engaging in excessive exercise.

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Which menstrual problem involves the common symptoms of breast tenderness,fatigue,food cravings,irritability,and depression?

Ovulation typically occurs

In which type of sexual dysfunction does an individual experience pain during or after sex?

Connie,who is analytical and independent,is pressured by her parents to be more nurturing.This is an example of

Identify the pathway that sperm take from their development through ejaculation,mentioning all of the following structures: ejaculatory ducts,epididymis,glans of penis,prostate gland,shaft of penis,testes,urethra,vas deferens.

Research suggests that,during sex,recreational use of drugs to treat erectile dysfunction

According to a survey of U.S.college students,

A variant sexual behavior in which couples swap partners is

Which of the following BEST describes gender identity?

Sexual orientation is based on which of the following factors?

During ejaculation,

How long is the average menstrual cycle?

Which of the following is TRUE about androgyny?

In which stage of the human sexual response does the penis secrete preejaculatory fluid?

Gavin and Todd have discovered that their application for an apartment rental was refused solely because of their sexual orientation.This is an example of

The first sign of puberty in females is the beginning of breast development.

Coitus is a synonym for

The system of tubules atop the testes where sperm reach maturity is the

Areas of the body that,when touched,lead to sexual arousal are known as

Menstrual cramps occur when

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