Deck 11: Sexual Health

Question 1

Which of the following is true about sexual attitudes in the United States?

A)Attitudes about sex in the United States have always held to the ideal of sexual freedom.
B)The sexual revolution of the 1960s was the start of a 40-year shift toward more liberal attitudes about sex.
C)While the nation saw a more conservative economic climate in the 1980s and 1990s, the same period was one of the most sexually free in U.S.history.
D)College students and other young adults will be significant in determining prevailing attitudes in the 21^st century.

Answer 1

College students and other young adults will be significant in determining prevailing attitudes in the 21^st century.

Question 2

During prenatal development, the presence of ________ causes the development of testes and leads to the undifferentiated reproductive structures becoming male sex organs.

A)androgens
B)testosterone
C)an X chromosome
D)a Y chromosome

Answer 2

a Y chromosome

Question 3

What is the sequential order of Masters and Johnson's stages of the human sexual response model?

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

Answer 3

excitement, plateau, orgasm, resolution

Question 4

Hormone replacement therapy for women increases the risk of

A)breast cancer.
B)hot flashes.
C)depression.
D)migraines.

Question 5

The excitement one feels when sexually aroused-such as increased heart rate and vasocongestion-is caused mainly by

A)cultural cues.
B)involuntary reflexes.
C)conditioned responses.
D)hormone/neurotransmitter actions.

Question 6

Sperm are propelled from the epididymis into the

A)vas deferens.
B)perineum.
C)Cowper's gland.
D)frenulum.

Question 7

Which hormone is principally responsible for sex drive in women?

A)estrogen
B)progestin
C)testosterone
D)vasopressin

Question 8

What is the area between a male's scrotum and anus called?

A)testes
B)perineum
C)epididymis
D)vas deferens

Question 9

Women's eggs are produced in and released from the

A)ovaries.
B)mons pubis.
C)myometrium.
D)endometrium.
E)fallopian tubes.

Question 10

The stage in the sexual response model during which there is a return to an unexcited state is called

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

Question 11

Which is the organ (or organs) in which a fertilized egg is developed into an embryo?

A)ovaries
B)uterus
C)vagina
D)cervix

Question 12

Circumcision involves removing the ________ and leaving the head of the penis permanently exposed.

A)frenulum
B)foreskin
C)scrotum
D)perineum

Question 13

According to one study, ________ of heterosexual men have faked an orgasm.

A)fewer than one percent
B)17 percent
C)almost 46 percent
D)about 60 percent

Question 14

Which of the following is the most likely culprit when a woman does not achieve orgasm during intercourse?

A)alcohol
B)inadequate lubrication
C)lack of foreplay
D)performance anxiety

Question 15

The period of three to seven years that precedes menopause, when women begin to experience symptoms of hormonal fluctuations, is called

A)menses.
B)viropause.
C)menarche.
D)perimenopause.

Question 16

What is the medical term used for changes in virility or sexual desire in middle-aged men?

A)menarche
B)viropause
C)perimenopause
D)male menopause

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT part of a women's external genitalia?

A)vagina
B)clitoris
C)mons pubis
D)labia majora

Question 18

In the United States, what is the average age at which women experience menopause?

A)45
B)49
C)52
D)55

Question 19

Upon sexual stimulation, nipple and clitoral erection occur in response to

A)vasocongestion.
B)extracellular fluid buildup.
C)muscle tension.
D)inflammation.

Question 20

The hormones ________ and ________ are involved in arousal and increased heart rate, blood pressure, respiration, and other autonomic nervous system functions.

A)adrenaline; testosterone
B)epinephrine; norepinephrine
C)dopamine; serotonin
D)progestin; estrogen

Question 21

All of the following are known to cause erectile dysfunction in men, EXCEPT

A)alcohol.
B)prostate surgery.
C)blood pressure medications.
D)excessive testosterone levels.

Question 22

Which of the following statements is true about erectile dysfunction?

A)Premature ejaculation is a major symptom.
B)It can have physical or psychological causes, or both.
C)Riding on bicycle seats can contribute to erectile dysfunction.
D)It is a very rare disorder that has been popularized by the appearance of drug treatments.

Question 23

Which of the following is true of the hook-up culture?

A)Men and women seem to suffer equally from the negative consequences.
B)The openness of hook-up sexuality has led to an increased use of safe sex practices.
C)Sexual regret is among the negative consequences.
D)The health of long-term relationships is largely unaffected.

Question 24

Sexual behaviors such as voyeurism, pedophilia, and exhibitionism are classified as

A)fantasies.
B)sex games.
C)mental disorders.
D)sexual preferences.

Question 25

Which of the following is true of anal intercourse?

A)Over half of people aged 15 to 44 have practiced anal intercourse.
B)Higher rates of anal intercourse are seen among Hispanic and Black populations than among Whites.
C)It is more common among people with more education.
D)It is as common among heterosexual couples as among gay male couples.

Question 26

The slow, steady decline in sexual activity most individuals experience over the course of life is caused by

A)lower levels of sex hormones and physiological changes.
B)menopause and viropause.
C)PMDD.
D)the cumulative effects of excess hormones generated during sexual activity.

Question 27

Which of the following statements about condom use is true?

A)Condoms provide complete protection against all STDs.
B)Male condoms are usually made of thin polyurethane.
C)Male condoms are fitted over the penis before erection.
D)Condom use provides a barrier against penile, vaginal, or anal discharges and genital lesions or sores.

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT considered a safer sex practice?

A)using condoms
B)restricting sexual activity to oral sex
C)practicing abstinence
D)having sex that does not involve genital contact or penetration

Question 29

Of the following, the most significant concern about sexting is

A)decreased student performance in school.
B)the potentially serious legal consequences.
C)its contribution to the sexual subordination of women.
D)that it increases the chance of a "hook-up" occurring.

Question 30

Vaginismus may be relieved by

A)hormone replacement therapy.
B)Kegel exercises.
C)low doses of Viagra in combination with testosterone replacement.
D)decreasing vaginal lubrication.

Question 31

Which of the following is the most sure-fire way to avoid STDs or unwanted pregnancies?

A)condom use
B)use of spermicidal foam
C)communicating with your partner about sex
D)abstinence

Question 32

________ is a soft pouch of thin polyurethane that is inserted into the vagina before intercourse to prevent conception and protect against STDs.

A)A dental dam
B)A female condom
C)Spermicidal foam
D)A male condom

Question 33

Which of the following does NOT cause penile pain during intercourse?

A)Peyronie's disease
B)gonorrhea and chlamydia
C)Kegel contractions
D)infections of the prostate

Question 34

Intense, involuntary contractions of vaginal muscles that make intercourse painful for women are called

A)myotonia.
B)fellatio.
C)vaginismus.
D)cunnilingus.

Question 35

From ________ percent of women report that they have never had an orgasm.

A)1 to 5
B)10 to 15
C)20 to 25
D)25 and 35

Question 36

Specific erogenous zones, areas of the body most sensitive to sexual arousal by touch, include the

A)breasts.
B)feet.
C)thighs.
D)shoulders.

Question 37

The avoidance or abstention from sexual activities with others is called

A)circumcision.
B)myotonia.
C)celibacy.
D)fellatio.

Question 38

Viropause is also referred to as

A)perimenopause.
B)premenstrual syndrome.
C)androgen decline.
D)testosterone deficiency.

Question 39

The stop-start method is described as an effective technique for preventing

A)Peyronie's disease.
B)premature ejaculation.
C)vaginismus.
D)erectile dysfunction.

Question 40

The combination of ED drugs such as Viagra with ________ dilates blood vessels, which can result in a sudden drop in blood pressure.

A)alcohol
B)nitric oxide
C)Ecstasy
D)any stimulant drug

Question 41

Sexual arousal on the physiological level usually begins with stimulation of the erogenous zones.

Question 42

The external genitalia of the female are called the vulva.

Question 43

Anal intercourse is the least risky sexual behavior for the transmission of STDs.

Question 44

Diabetes can affect erectile functioning in men.

Question 45

Some older men, like young men, can have one to three orgasms in an hour.

Question 46

Male menopause is called viropause.

Question 47

The genre of pornography called femme porn

A)focuses on explicit and violent images of sexual abuse of women.
B)has more of a story line and a greater reliance on emotional intimacy than other porn genres.
C)is most popular among gay and bisexual men.
D)is viewed by more than one in four Internet users in any given month.

Question 48

Only about 30 percent of women experience orgasm regularly through penis thrusting alone.

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT true regarding pornography?

A)A direct relationship has been established between pornography and sexual violence.
B)The courts have upheld adults' constitutional right to view pornography on the Internet without restriction or censorship.
C)Some scientists have suggested that exposure to depictions of sexual violence and exploitation can increase criminal behavior.
D)Viewing pornography seems to have negative effects on relationships.

Question 50

A person with spinal cord injury may be able to have an orgasm but is unable to experience sensuous feelings in other parts of the body.

Question 51

Hormone replacement therapy increases the risk of breast cancer.

Question 52

The typical age of menopause in the United States is 52.

Question 53

Sperm is produced in the testes during prenatal development.

Question 54

Sexual fantasies and masturbation are the two most common autoerotic behaviors.

Question 55

Men cannot experience an orgasm during the refractory period.

Question 56

The term cybersex refers to

A)the sexual identity, often false, claimed by Internet users in chat rooms and virtual worlds.
B)explicit pornographic videos created and viewed on the Internet.
C)explicitly sexual texting, also known as sexting.
D)sexual encounters with strangers on the Internet.

Question 57

Fellatio, also known as cunnilingus, is the oral stimulation of the female genitals with the tongue and lips.

Question 58

Menses is the onset of menstruation.

Question 59

Female sex hormones are called androgens.

Question 60

The inflow of blood to tissues in erogenous zones is called vasocongestion.

Question 61

The purpose of safer sex practices is to prevent the exchange of partners' body fluids during sex.

Question 62

It is important to communicate with sexual partners about one's sexual history.

Question 63

The ________ are the male reproductive glands that produce both sperm and testosterone.They are located in the scrotum.

Question 64

Currently, Viagra and other ED drugs are being misused on college campuses.

Question 65

Atypical sexual practices that are not consensual or cause harm are called paraphilias.

Question 66

Ten to fifteen percent of women have never had an orgasm.

Question 67

The predominantly male sex hormone ________, is known for its ability to increase sex drive.

Question 68

The causes of erectile dysfunction can be both psychological and physical.

Question 69

The courts have upheld adults' constitutional right to possess sexual images of minors, despite consistent protest by the public.

Question 70

The ________ zones are parts of the body that are particularly sensitive to sexual stimulation.

Question 71

The practice of sexting has a high potential for damaging an individual's prospects for future relationships and careers.

Question 72

Individuals with hypersexual disorder spend so much time in sexual activities that it interferes with their job or other important parts of life.

Question 73

The use of dental dams during oral sex to prevent transmission of bacteria and viruses has not been proven effective.

Question 74

"Sexual anorexia" refers to individuals who experience a complete lack of sexual interest or desire.

Question 75

A national study of 20- to 29-year-olds found that about one-third were in committed relationships.

Question 76

The current version of the American Psychological Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) defines sex addiction as compulsive, out-of-control sexual behavior.

Question 77

The ________ is a highly sensitive, cylindrical body of usually less than three centimeters, located at the front of the vulva where it projects between the lips of the labia minora.

Question 78

Women with high testosterone levels tend to be sexually disinterested.

Question 79

The external genitalia of the female are called the ________.

Question 80

The combination of Viagra or other ED drugs with alcohol can be life threatening.