Deck 11: Sexuality, Contraception, and Reproductive Choices

Question 1

All of the following are common PMS symptoms except

A) increased sweating.
B) breast tenderness.
C) mood swings.
D) backache.

Answer 1

increased sweating.

Question 2

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the

A) glans.
B) vas deferens.
C) foreskin.
D) scrotum.

Answer 2

foreskin.

Question 3

Which chemical is responsible for dysmenorrhea?

A) Lutenizing hormone
B) Estrogen
C) Prostaglandins
D) Human chorionic gonadotropin

Answer 3

Prostaglandins

Question 4

All of the following statements are true regarding the ovaries except

A) the ovaries are where the ova are stored.
B) midway through a woman's cycle, she ovulates.
C) during ovulation, an egg forms in one of the ovaries.
D) the ovaries produce estrogen.

Question 5

The hormone associated with stimulating the release of an ovum is

A) progesterone.
B) estrogen.
C) LH.
D) FSH.

Question 6

The most medically significant consequence of amenorrhea is

A) vaginal dryness.
B) low bone density.
C) increased risk of uterine cancer.
D) increased risk of breast cancer.

Question 7

Amenorrhea is clinically defined as having no periods for at least

A) one month.
B) six weeks.
C) two months.
D) three consecutive months.

Question 8

Which of the following triggers end of menstruation around day 6?

A) Estrogen reaching the uterus
B) Progesterone reaching the uterus
C) A decrease in FSH
D) Ovulation

Question 9

Janet wants to reduce her PMS symptoms naturally without using any prescription or over-the-counter medications. Which of the following lifestyle changes may be beneficial?

A) Reducing her intake of foods high in sugar and salt.
B) Avoiding alcohol and tobacco.
C) Exercising regularly.
D) All the answers are correct.

Question 10

The first onset of menstruation in females is called

A) menopause.
B) menarche.
C) the proliferative phase.
D) the secretory phase.

Question 11

Endometriosis is a condition in which endometrial tissue grows in areas ________ the uterus.

A) inside
B) outside
C) in the walls of
D) deep within

Question 12

The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that a female should have her first gynecological visit when she is

A) between the ages of 13-15.
B) at age 18.
C) at age 21.
D) at age 24.

Question 13

Brenda is a 19-year-old virgin. According to the ACOG, when should she have her first pelvic exam and pap smear?

A) Not until she becomes sexually active
B) By the age of 21
C) When she shows any symptoms of menstrual irregularities
D) At age 30

Question 14

Ovulation occurs at the end of the ________ phase of the menstrual cycle.

A) menstrual
B) proliferative
C) secretory
D) pre-menstrual

Question 15

All of the following can exacerbate PMS symptoms except

A) smoking.
B) stress.
C) alcohol.
D) exercise.

Question 16

Which of the following can interrupt the menstrual cycle?

A) Excessive exercise
B) Illness
C) Excessive dieting
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 17

The term vulva refers to a woman's

A) clitoris.
B) external genitalia collectively.
C) internal reproductive organs.
D) vaginal area.

Question 18

Dysmenorrhea is characterized by

A) painful menstruation.
B) a lack of periods.
C) debilitating PMS.
D) anxiety and sadness.

Question 19

What differentiates PMDD from PMS?

A) PMDD is less severe than PMS.
B) PMS affects a woman psychologically; PMDD affects a woman physiologically.
C) PMDD is more severe than PMS, and affects a woman's daily functioning and social relationships.
D) PMDD is more common than PMS, but both have similar symptoms.

Question 20

The mixture of sperm and seminal fluid is called

A) semen.
B) urethra.
C) the prostate gland.
D) seminal vesicles.

Question 21

Sperm can survive for as long as ________ days in the vagina.

A) 0
B) 2
C) 3
D) 5

Question 22

Which of the following statements regarding anal intercourse is true?

A) Anal intercourse is practiced only by homosexual men.
B) Anal intercourse is safer than vaginal sex for both pregnancy prevention and STI prevention.
C) Over 30 percent of males and females aged 25-44 have had anal intercourse with a partner of the opposite sex.
D) Anal intercourse is considered taboo by most young adults.

Question 23

Erectile dysfunction not caused from injury or underlying disease can result from

A) fatigue.
B) depression.
C) the use of certain medications.
D) All the answers are correct.

Question 24

Implantation occurs when

A) the sperm penetrates the egg.
B) the blastocyst becomes a zygote.
C) the egg is released into the fallopian tubes.
D) the blastocyst lodges in the uterus.

Question 25

The use of cell phones or similar electronic devices to send sexually explicit text, photos or videos is called

A) cyberstalking.
B) sexting.
C) blogging.
D) tweeting.

Question 26

The phase in the human sexual response cycle that precedes orgasm is

A) plateau.
B) resolution.
C) refractory.
D) excitement.

Question 27

Which of the following can cause painful intercourse?

A) Vaginal dryness
B) Prior injury
C) Infection or inflammation
D) All the answers are correct.

Question 28

According to Masters and Johnson, the first stage of the human sexual response cycle is

A) excitement.
B) plateau.
C) orgasm.
D) resolution.

Question 29

All of the following are examples of increased acceptance of homosexuality over the last ten to thirty years except

A) the current prevalence of homophobia in middle schools and high schools.
B) the current number of Fortune 500 companies offering domestic partner benefits.
C) the number of U.S. adults who report being in support of same-sex marriages.
D) cultural acceptance of the American Psychiatric Association's redefinition of homosexuality.

Question 30

The American Psychiatric Association defines homosexuality as

A) a mental illness.
B) a biological abnormality.
C) a normal variant of sexual orientation.
D) an abnormal variant of sexual orientation.

Question 31

The most accurate way to define bisexuality is

A) the number of male and female sexual partners a person has had over a lifetime.
B) having romantic or sexual relationships with people of the same or opposite sex.
C) being attracted to both males and females.
D) a transitional phase of sexuality.

Question 32

Crystal and her partner have decided to use a non-hormonal form of contraception that is effective at preventing pregnancy and STI transmission. Which of the following would serve their needs?

A) Birth control pills
B) Morning-after pill
C) Condoms
D) Spermicide

Question 33

Which of the following statements is not true?

A) Sexual fantasies allow people to experience sexual situations they may not be comfortable acting out.
B) According to research, only 10% of college females have masturbated.
C) Outercourse is a safe way for couple to engage in physical contact without risking pregnancy.
D) Masturbation is a healthy and common expression of sexuality.

Question 34

Which of the following contraceptive options also offer STI protection?

A) Birth control pills
B) Emergency contraception
C) Condoms
D) Contraceptive Sponges.

Question 35

Unprotected oral sex can lead to the transmission of

A) herpes.
B) syphilis.
C) Hepatitis B.
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 36

Sexual orientation refers to a person's

A) physical and romantic attraction to others.
B) biological gender.
C) sexual activity.
D) sexual ideologies.

Question 37

In order to remain a "virgin," Maria has decided to practice only anal intercourse with her boyfriend, who has had previous sexual partners. Which of the following risks should she be concerned about?

A) HIV
B) Injury to anal tissues
C) Gonorrhea
D) All the answers are correct.

Question 38

Transgendered individuals are people who

A) live as the gender opposite of their biological sex.
B) express their gender as different from their biological sex.
C) reject their gender.
D) don't identify with people of their biological gender.

Question 39

All of the following are safe alternatives to intercourse except

A) oral sex.
B) masturbation.
C) outercourse.
D) abstinence.

Question 40

The majority of adult males and females in the United States identify themselves as

A) homosexual.
B) heterosexual.
C) bisexual.
D) celibate.

Question 41

Unlike women, men experience a(n) ________ period after an orgasm.

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

Question 42

The purpose of the ________ is to secrete seminal fluid into the ejaculatory duct.

A) fallopian tubes
B) urethra
C) seminal vesicles
D) epididymis

Question 43

The ________ is largely responsible for producing the female orgasm.

A) clitoris
B) labia minora
C) labia majora
D) vagina

Question 44

The majority of college students surveyed reported using ________ for contraception.

A) female condoms
B) male condoms
C) spermicides
D) withdrawal

Question 45

An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants within

A) the ovary.
B) a fallopian tube.
C) the uterus.
D) the vagina.

Question 46

Which of the following methods of contraception has the lowest failure rate?

A) IUD
B) Male condoms
C) Transdermal patch
D) Female condoms

Question 47

Recall Betty's Student Story in the chapter. What does Betty consider to be advantageous about birth control pills over other methods of contraception?

A) They lessen PMS and cramping.
B) They help menstrual periods to be more predictable.
C) They are effective at preventing pregnancy.
D) All the answers are correct.

Question 48

Fertility awareness methods involve the tracking of

A) a woman's menstrual cycle.
B) the consistency of cervical mucus.
C) a woman's body temperature.
D) All the answers are correct.

Question 49

Which of the following is an endorsed reason for a cesarean section?

A) The placenta is covering the cervix.
B) If the fetus is in the wrong position in the uterus.
C) If the mother has hypertension.
D) All of these are valid reasons.

Question 50

Fellatio is oral stimulation of the

A) nipples.
B) clitoris.
C) vulva.
D) penis.

Question 51

Long-term adverse effects of birth control pills include all the following except

A) post pill amenorrhea up to six months.
B) increased risk for ovarian and endometrial cancers.
C) increased risk for cervical and liver cancers.
D) increased risk for cardiovascular disease.

Question 52

The mini pill is a(n) ________ form of contraception.

A) barrier
B) IUD
C) hormonal
D) non-hormonal

Question 53

Which method of treating infertility involves placing sperm and several eggs into a woman's fallopian tube?

A) In vitro fertilization
B) Zygote intrafallopian transfer
C) Gamete intrafallopian transfer
D) Intracytoplasmic sperm injection

Question 54

The length of all menstrual cycles is 28 days.

Question 55

An Apgar score is a measure of the newborn's

A) heart rate.
B) muscle tone.
C) reflexes.
D) All of the answers are correct.

Question 56

The ________ connect the uterus to the ovaries.

A) labia majora
B) fallopian tubes
C) clitoris
D) vulva

Question 57

A plastic, T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus for long-term pregnancy prevention is called a(n)

A) diaphragm.
B) cervical cap.
C) spermicide.
D) intrauterine device.

Question 58

The contraceptive sponge increases a woman's risk for all the following except

A) urinary tract infection.
B) contracting an STI.
C) hormonal side effects.
D) toxic shock syndrome.

Question 59

All of the following are problems associated with the withdrawal method except

A) it may cause irritation or infection.
B) it provides no protection from STIs.
C) pre-ejaculatory fluid may contain sperm even if the man doesn't ejaculate in his partner.
D) it requires the man to have a great deal of control.

Question 60

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends routine neonatal circumcision of newborn boys.

Question 61

The vaginal ring, NuvaRing, protects against STIs.

Question 62

Both home pregnancy tests and blood tests detect the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin.

Question 63

It is estimated that 10-15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage.

Question 64

Anal intercourse is one of the riskiest of sexual behaviors because of the high rate of disease transmission.

Question 65

At the end of the first stage of labor, the cervix dilates to 10 cm.

Question 66

A prior untreated STI can lead to infertility.

Question 67

During pregnancy, a woman needs to consume an additional 500-1000 calories to sustain fetal growth.

Question 68

A symptom of an enlarged prostate gland is impaired flow of urine.

Question 69

Many states have laws that are designed to safeguard juveniles involved in sexting.

Question 70

Male and female condoms are equally effective in the prevention of unplanned pregnancy.

Question 71

Oral sex is a safe alternative to intercourse because pregnancy and STIs are not concerns associated with this practice.

Question 72

In a pregnant woman, hormonal changes can result in symptoms of nausea and vomiting.

Question 73

The 1973 Roe vs. Wade court decision legalized abortions up to the end of a woman's first trimester.

Question 74

Celibacy is practiced only by older adults or for religious reasons.

Question 75

Transsexuals are transgendered individuals who live as the gender opposite to their biological sex.

Question 76

A woman who is trying to become pregnant should not be concerned with making lifestyle changes such as avoiding alcohol and drugs, before she actually becomes pregnant.

Question 77

In 2008, the American Psychological Association ruled that having an abortion posed a significant threat to a woman's psychological health.

Question 78

The fetus gains most of its weight during the second trimester.

Question 79

The embryo is most susceptible to damage from substances the mother ingests during the first trimester.

Question 80

Compare the four classifications of contraception. What are advantages and disadvantages of each?