HDFS 276 Exam 1
Anatomically speaking, the part of the body that appears to be involved most in sexual
behaviors is the
vagus nerve network
An important difference between the clitoris and the penis is that the clitoris
has no function other than sexual pleasure
As her menstrual flow begins, Annika feels weak, nauseated, and has severe pain in the
pelvic region, because of which she is unable to go to school. These symptoms occur at
no other time. A likely diagnosis of Annika's condition is
primary dysmenorrhea
During sexual excitement, the clitoris becomes swollen. This response is due to
genital vasocongestion
Martha, a 50-year-old mother of two, experiences fatigue and reduction in bone density.
Her relationship with her husband develops a rift because of her reduced interest in sex.
Which of the following hormones is Martha most likely lacking in?
Testosterone
Ovulation is the
release of the oocyte from the ovarian follicle
The clitoris contains a high concentration of sensory nerves, many times more than the
penis, and is very sensitive to stimulation.
True
The egg is viable for about ________ hours.
24
The inner lining of the uterine walls that is filled with tiny blood vessels is the
Endometrium
The two components of the female reproductive cycle are called the
ovarian cycle and uterine cycle
Which of the following is true of female anatomy?
the function of the clitoris is sexual arousal
Which of the following is true about premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
it can have physical, emotional and psychological symptoms
, Which of the following is true about the effect of hormones on libido?
Women produce testosterone in their ovaries, which increases their libido.
A steroid hormone synthesized from cholesterol that triggers the production of sperm is
Testosterone
Che, an adolescent, notices that his breasts have started swelling abnormally. He visits
a physician who advices him to undergo a hormone test. The result shows that the
amount of testosterone in Filip's body is less than the amount of estrogen. The medical
condition is most likely called ________.
Gynecomastia
Following orgasm, men experience a refractory period, during which they are not
capable of having an ejaculation again.
True
Hugh, a 22-year-old, notices that he gets sexually aroused more when he wakes up in
the morning than in the evening. Hugh likely has
high testosterone level in the morning
Immature sperm are stored in
the epididymis
The ________ are structures that encircles the urethra just below the urinary bladder
and produces about 30% of the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
prostate gland
The seminiferous tubules within each testis merge to form the
Epididymis
A major reason for the lack of popularity of Freud's theory of sexuality among American
sex researchers is
the fact that there were no empirical data to support his ideas.
In scientific research, a small group representing the larger group in terms of age, sex,
ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and so on is called a ________.
representative sample
Noah is a member of the institutional review board (IRB) at his university. As a member
of this committee, Noah must ensure that
research participants are protected from harm during research procedures.
One of the most important findings in Kinsey's work was that
there was extraordinary diversity in sexual behavior.
Statistics about sexual behavior that are most promoted in the media tend to
Anatomically speaking, the part of the body that appears to be involved most in sexual
behaviors is the
vagus nerve network
An important difference between the clitoris and the penis is that the clitoris
has no function other than sexual pleasure
As her menstrual flow begins, Annika feels weak, nauseated, and has severe pain in the
pelvic region, because of which she is unable to go to school. These symptoms occur at
no other time. A likely diagnosis of Annika's condition is
primary dysmenorrhea
During sexual excitement, the clitoris becomes swollen. This response is due to
genital vasocongestion
Martha, a 50-year-old mother of two, experiences fatigue and reduction in bone density.
Her relationship with her husband develops a rift because of her reduced interest in sex.
Which of the following hormones is Martha most likely lacking in?
Testosterone
Ovulation is the
release of the oocyte from the ovarian follicle
The clitoris contains a high concentration of sensory nerves, many times more than the
penis, and is very sensitive to stimulation.
True
The egg is viable for about ________ hours.
24
The inner lining of the uterine walls that is filled with tiny blood vessels is the
Endometrium
The two components of the female reproductive cycle are called the
ovarian cycle and uterine cycle
Which of the following is true of female anatomy?
the function of the clitoris is sexual arousal
Which of the following is true about premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
it can have physical, emotional and psychological symptoms
, Which of the following is true about the effect of hormones on libido?
Women produce testosterone in their ovaries, which increases their libido.
A steroid hormone synthesized from cholesterol that triggers the production of sperm is
Testosterone
Che, an adolescent, notices that his breasts have started swelling abnormally. He visits
a physician who advices him to undergo a hormone test. The result shows that the
amount of testosterone in Filip's body is less than the amount of estrogen. The medical
condition is most likely called ________.
Gynecomastia
Following orgasm, men experience a refractory period, during which they are not
capable of having an ejaculation again.
True
Hugh, a 22-year-old, notices that he gets sexually aroused more when he wakes up in
the morning than in the evening. Hugh likely has
high testosterone level in the morning
Immature sperm are stored in
the epididymis
The ________ are structures that encircles the urethra just below the urinary bladder
and produces about 30% of the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm.
prostate gland
The seminiferous tubules within each testis merge to form the
Epididymis
A major reason for the lack of popularity of Freud's theory of sexuality among American
sex researchers is
the fact that there were no empirical data to support his ideas.
In scientific research, a small group representing the larger group in terms of age, sex,
ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and so on is called a ________.
representative sample
Noah is a member of the institutional review board (IRB) at his university. As a member
of this committee, Noah must ensure that
research participants are protected from harm during research procedures.
One of the most important findings in Kinsey's work was that
there was extraordinary diversity in sexual behavior.
Statistics about sexual behavior that are most promoted in the media tend to
