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| How did the liberalization of sexual conduct after the Revolutionary War affect sexuality in the US? |
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| contraception such as condoms were readily available |
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| According to the 19th century medical model, homosexuality is? |
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| How did Margaret Sanger influence sexuality history? |
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| She became a prominent advocate for birth control |
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| In 1973, the American Psychiatric Association |
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| removed homosexuality from its list of psychiatric disorders. |
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| What is true about the relationship between white settlers and minority groups in the U.S.? |
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| Providing sexual favors to her master could free a slave woman from harsh field labor. |
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| By the late middle ages, women were |
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| elevated to a place of purity and considered almost perfect. |
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| What was the name for the men who had their testicles and/or penises removed to prevent them from engaging in sexual activity? |
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| According to the textbook, which Biblical figure established the Christian view of sexuality that dominated Western thought for the next 2,000 years? |
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| According to the Christian Bible, Jesus: |
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| taught that men should be held to the same standards of adultery, divorce, and remarriage as women. |
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| What was the purpose of anti-miscegenation laws? |
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| to make interracial sex illegal |
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| Among the social movements that arose in the 19th century, members of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints allowed what? |
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| Karma refers to __________. |
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| individual's cycle of birth and rebirth |
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| study sexual behavior scientifically |
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| any animal that walks on four legs |
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| What was a main contribution of Hebrew thought on sexual attitudes in the Western world? |
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| an emphasis on sexual relations and love in a marital union |
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| What is important about the Stonewall riot of 1969? |
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| the gay community resisted police brutality |
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| When humans came to walk upright, sexuality changed. How? |
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| Sexuality became tied to aggression, especially in males. |
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| . The leading source of sex information for teenagers in the U.S. is |
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| school sex education programs |
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| What was the name of the religious group who fled England and set up a biblically based society in the New World? |
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| Which below is NOT true regarding The Kama Sutra? |
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| Treating sexual disorders by rewarding desired behaviors would be recommended most often by: |
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| . When we want to project an image with our message, we are focusing on the goal of getting the job done. |
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| a mistake that couples make during arguments when one person threatens the worst but doesn't mean what is said |
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| A sexologist teaching at a university offers students the option of writing a term paper or participating in a sexuality survey; about half of the students opt to participate in a survey. Later, colleagues of the sexologist criticize the survey because of: |
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| Which of the following is true about social networks? |
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| When we communicate with other people we have three competing goals. When we want to simply communicate our message we are focusing on which goal? |
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| In a study conducted by Student Monitor looking at habits and preferences of college students from more than 100 U.S. universities, the three most popular things on college campuses were: |
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| beer, Facebook accounts, and text messaging |
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| The most effective form of communication takes place acoustically, when people talk and listen to each other. |
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| Sexual research in the modern sense began in the 19th century and focused primarily on: |
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| bizarre, dangerous and unhealthy aspects of sex.. |
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| Genderlects refers to using negative and gender stereotyping words to win an argument. |
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| Gottman found that the ratio of positive interactions to negative interaction goes down as couples experience more distress. |
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| From which theoretical perspective might a researcher ask, “How does religion affect sexuality?” |
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| An example of a hedge in conversation is: |
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| Self-acceptance, autonomy, self-efficacy, resilience, and interest in others are all important components of: |
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| Which of the following researchers believed that American men and women came from different “sociolinguistic subcultures?” |
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| Which of the following is a major limitation of the case study? |
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| The results cannot be generalized to a larger group of people. |
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| Sexuality research has become fragmented over the last few decades. |
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| The National Health and Social Life Study found published in the 1990s reported that Americans were more sexually liberal than previously thought. |
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| . Cross-cultural research has shown that, in most cultures studied, foreplay precedes sexual intercourse. |
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| Which of the following is true about differences in communication in gays and lesbians? |
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| Gay men report more self-disclosure in intimate relationships than heterosexual men. |
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| A genetically female infant has ambiguous genitals. This infant would be called: |
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| 23 chromosomes, and determines the offspring's gender |
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| In the 1500s, King Henry VIII of England divorced Catherine of Aragon because she gave birth to a daughter, not a son. Regardless of what you think about divorce, Henry VIII's reasoning was: inaccurate: |
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| sperm alone can provide the "Y" chromosome. |
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| Which of the following is true about the representations of male and female characters in video games? |
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| Male characters are portrayed as hypermuscular, female characters are depicted as hypersexual, there are more female characters now than in previous years, but there are still far more male characters, and gender stereotypes are very prevalent. |
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| Compared to sperm carrying the "X" chromosome, sperm carrying the "Y" chromosome are: |
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| lighter, swim faster, and die quicker |
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| If you visually compared the sexual development of third-week female and male embryos, you would notice: |
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| no development yet of ovaries in the female, or testes in the male. |
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| Male and female sex organs which arise from the same tissue are termed: |
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| . "Female reproductive system" is to "Müllerian ducts" as "male reproductive system" is to: |
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| Which of the following is homologous to the glans of the penis? |
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| A woman has just become pregnant. Which hormone has contributed most directly to her pregnancy? |
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| adult who has an "XO" 23rd chromosome "pair:" |
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| has Turner's syndrome, and is infertile |
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| The best treatment for Turner's syndrome involves: |
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| administration of estrogen and progesterone during puberty. |
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| A male is infertile; if the problem is genetic, most likely the diagnosis will be: |
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| The least common of intersex variations is: |
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| Megan was raised as a female. However, when she failed to menstruate at puberty, her doctor found that she was genetically male. Megan most likely has |
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| Androgen-insensitivity syndrome (AIS) |
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| . A genetic male "looks" female at birth, and develops breasts when puberty arrives. However, the person is infertile. Most likely, the cause is: |
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| Androgen-Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS). |
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| Stewart has small testicles, a low level of testosterone and feminized body contours. He is infertile. Stewart likely has: |
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| The process in which an infant is taught the basic skills for functioning in society is called: |
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| A person with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH): |
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| may require corrective surgery |
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| If a gender-specific behavior is largely determined by culture, then that behavior is most accurately called a gender: |
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| . "I know that sie is coming to the party", is what one might say if one wanted to indicate that the person coming to the party is: |
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| Margaret Mead's report about the Tchambulis of New Guinea provides support for: |
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| : the cultural origin of male characteristics and the cultural origin of female characteristics. |
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| Modeling as the means of acquiring "appropriate" gender-related behaviors is a cornerstone of which theory? |
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| "Nature, not nurture" might be the motto of which theory? |
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| We tend to be rewarded for acquiring appropriate gender roles, according to which theory? |
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| Piaget is to _________ theory as Bem is to ________ theory. |
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| cognitive debelopment; gender schema |
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| Cognitive development theory suggests that gender attitudes change predictably as children get older because: |
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| children pass through the same stages of cognitive development |
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| "When a man meets a woman, he is really meeting not only that woman, but his feminine gender schema." Who would agree most strongly with this statement? |
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| David Gilmore's research suggests that in societies where there is plenty of food and enemies and predators are not present: |
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| differences between women and men are not emphasized. |
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| Children learn “gender appropriate” behavior from the media, by observing their parents, and from peers. This is called: |
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| In most cultures, men are more likely than women to have all of these except: |
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| . According to Bem's terminology, an androgynous individual is one who: |
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| has some highly masculine, and some highly feminine, characteristics. |
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| Sandra Bem would define an "androgynous" individual as one who has a personality which is: |
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| high in femininity and masculinity |
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| Using the measure of androgyny developed by Sandra Bem in the 1970’s, research has found that thirty years later: |
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| what people see as feminine is about the same now, but what people see as masculine has changed substantially |
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| Which of the following is true about transgendered youth? |
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| They are frequently given the diagnosis of “gender identity disorder,” often experience depression and low self-esteem, those who are rejected by their family are four times more likely to use drugs, and they are sometimes given drugs to delay puberty. |
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| Generally speaking, a transsexual individual with an "XX" 23rd chromosome pair: |
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| feels trapped in a woman's body. |
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| . An individual experiencing gender dysphoria is most likely to be: |
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| Shahla was raised as a woman, although she has felt like a man for her entire life. She says she feels as though she is trapped inside a female’s body. This condition is called: |
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| Mario derives sexual pleasure from dressing in women’s clothing. Mario is |
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| have wanted to be the other gender all their lives. |
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| Sex reassignment surgery (SRS): |
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| sometimes doesn't relieve psychological suffering |
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| A genetic male is performing "women's work" and is married (to a man). Interestingly, this person is highly respected in the society. This person is a: |
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| . Hijra, kathoey, xanyth, and aikane are alike in that they are usually: |
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| are biological men who are considered neither male nor female |
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| People who are genetically XX or XY but lack internal or external sexual organs, are classified as: |
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| The term “asexuality” is used to refer to: |
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| a lack of sexual desire, being born without any sex organs, and a lack of maleness or femaleness. |
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| Emma is just beginning to recognize that a doll is a "girl" toy. Most likely, Emma is about how many years old? |
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| Research demonstrates that in the typical elementary school classroom in the U.S.: |
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| boys get more praise and more criticism than girls. |
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| . Which of the following is true about gender roles in adolescence? |
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| Girls have more latitude with their behavior. |
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| Autosomes are the sex chromosomes. |
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| Chromosomes are NOT arranged in 23 triplets. |
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| Recent research has NOT found that there now approximately the same number of male and female characters in video games. |
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| The ______ sperm determines the sex of the child. |
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| Hermaphrodism is the most common form of intersex variations. |
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| Most hormonal secretions are regulated by the brain. |
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| Someone with Turner syndrome would look like a genetic male at birth. |
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| Body image in men is susceptible to social influence. |
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| Gender roles are fundamentally innate |
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| When studying the Tchambuli tribe of New Guinea, Margaret Mead found that men took care of domestic life while women were in charge of fishing and politics. |
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| What theory predicts that rigid gender role behavior should decrease after the age of seven or eight? |
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| Berdaches are usually genetic males. |
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| An androgynous individual have ambiguous genitalia |
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| More males than females experience gender dysphoria. |
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| Which of the following is not a part of the vulva? |
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| The function of the mons veneris is primarily: |
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| to protect the genitals during intercourse |
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| two folds of fatty tissue that extend from the mons and meet at the perineum. |
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| Which of the following statements regarding the labia minora is FALSE? |
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| They do not vary in appearance from woman to woman. |
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| What is the name for the small cylindrical organ containing erectile tissue whose sole function is to bring sexual pleasure? |
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| Because of the nature of the clitoris, removal of the organ, practiced in some cultures, serves primarily to: |
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| decrease a woman's sexual pleasure. |
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| If a woman had an infection of the vestibule, one would be most likely to find a problem with her: urethral meatus. |
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| "Introitus" is another name for |
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| The G-spot is located in the lower third of the front part of the vagina. |
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| The pair of bean-shaped glands whose ducts empty near the vaginal opening are called the |
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| During childbirth, the mother’s perineum: |
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| is sometimes cut to prevent tearing. |
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| The incision that may be made during childbirth to avoid tearing the perineum is called: |
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| Which of the following does not characterize the vagina? |
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| the primary female organ involved in sexual arousal |
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| Lubrication of the vagina during sexual arousal is accomplished by a process best described as: |
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| sweating of the vaginal walls |
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| During menstruation, the layer of the uterus that is partially shed in response to hormonal fluctuations is the: |
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| Which statement below regarding the uterus is FALSE? |
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| It's a thin-walled organ composed of erectile tissue that engorges with blood. |
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| Which layer of the uterus contracts to expel menstrual fluid and the push the fetus out of the womb during labor? |
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| the cervix softens and dilates to allow the baby to pass through. |
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| The primary function of the fimbriae is to: |
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| direct the ova from the ovaries to the fallopian tubes. |
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| Normally fertilization occurs in the: |
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| What are the primary functions of the ovaries? |
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| to produce ova and secrete hormones |
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| Which of the following is not true about the function of the ovaries? |
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| Typically both ovaries produce a mature egg each month. |
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| Which of the following statements regarding the female breasts is FALSE? |
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| The areola is the part of the breast that cannot be seen from the outside. |
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| Although researchers do not know for sure what triggers puberty, current thinking is that it is most related to: |
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| What stimulates the ovaries to begin producing estrogen? |
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| the secretion of the hormones FSH and LH by the pituitary gland |
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| During a normal menstrual cycle, a woman's endometrium is maximally ready to receive a fertilized egg. Most likely, she is in which phase of the menstrual cycle? |
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| A woman who wants to reduce the severity of menstrual cramping without using medication might find all of the following useful, EXCEPT for: |
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| A slight pain or sensation that accompanies ovulation is called: |
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| Which of the following can contribute to the early onset of menstruation? |
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| Of the following women, the one MOST likely to experience secondary amenorrhea is one who: |
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| The most probable diagnosis for a woman whose menstrual cycles are normal, except that she experiences higher than normal menstrual flow, is: |
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| The four main areas of PMDD symptoms are: |
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| mood, behavioral, somatic, and cognitive |
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| The volume of menstrual fluid in a typical menstrual cycle is about: |
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| Which of the following statements is true about menstrual manipulation? |
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| It is done with pills which suppress the growth of the uterine lining. |
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| "Withdrawal bleeding" which occurs when a woman taking birth control pills stops taking them for a week: |
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| is biologically very different from normal menstrual fluid. |
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| Which of the following is not associated with an increased likelihood of developing PMS or PMDD? |
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| What general statement is most accurate concerning hormone replacement therapy (HRT)? |
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| There are pros and cons of HRT that need to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. |
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| The number-one cause of gynecological disease in the U.S. is: |
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| holds back menstrual fluid during sexual activity. |
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| Which of the following is NOT a direct result of decreased estrogen production after menopause? |
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| increased pubic hair growth |
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| Endometriosis is most common among: |
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| women in their 30s who have not had children |
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| Sadaf has irregular menstruation, is overweight, has excessive body and facial hair, and acne. She may have |
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| polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). |
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| A woman is experiencing vaginal burning and rawness; sometimes, in fact, the pain is disabling. Her gynecologist has been unable to identify a specific cause of the condition. Most likely, the diagnosis is: |
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| The woman least likely to develop breast cancer in the next year is: |
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| A Pap smear is usually taken during a(n): |
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| pelvic exam, and is used to detect cervical cancer |
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| A Pap smear is usually taken during a(n): |
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| The mortality rate is highest for which type of cancer in women? |
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| The labia minora join at the clitoris to form |
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| In some cultures the clitoris is removed in |
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| The clitoris is the only human organ whose sole function is to bring sexual pleasure. |
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| The uterus is the site of implantation of the fertilized ovum. |
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| Female “circumcision” is usually done just after birth. |
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| The term amenorrhea refer to painful menstruation. |
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| Implantation of a fertilized egg usually occurs |
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| during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. |
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| Recent research has concluded that there is no medical need for women to have monthly periods. |
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| Couples who are more comfortable with their sexuality report |
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| higher levels of sexual intercourse during menstruation. |
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| PMDD is recognized by the American Psychiatric Association as a |
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| Pap smears, taken during routine pelvic exams, DO NOT test for ovarian cancer. |
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| Douching can destroy healthy bacteria in the vagina. |
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| Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with |
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| an increased risk of breast cancer |
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| Ovarian cancer has very few warning signs or symptoms until it reaches an advanced stage. |
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| All women are at risk for breast cancer. |
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| contains tissue that fills with blood to cause erection. |
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| Which of the following statements about penis size is TRUE? |
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| A father’s penis size correlates well with his son’s, the average erect penis is six inches long, 15% of men have a penis longer than seven inches, and men get their ideas of what constitutes an average penis size from pornography. |
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| The foreskin or prepuce is really a continuation of the skin covering the: penis |
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| The collected products of sweat and oil glands that can accumulate under the foreskin is called: |
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| Which statement below regarding male circumcision is TRUE? |
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| Circumcision is practiced as a religious and/or cultural ritual for many groups of people. |
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| If a physician asked a man with erectile dysfunction if he had nighttime erections, the physician would most likely be trying to determine: |
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| if the man's erectile dysfunction was physiologically or psychologically caused. |
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| The process of erection involves: |
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| erectile tissues filling with blood. |
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| Testicles are located outside the body because: |
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| sperm need to be cooler to survive |
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| What muscle contracts and expands in order to keep the testicles at the proper temperature? |
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| What are the two main functions of the testicles? |
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| sperm and testoserone production |
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| The term spermatogenesis refers to the production of sperm |
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| The order of sperm development from least to most mature is: |
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| spermatogonium, spermatocyte, spermatid, spermatozoon. |
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| What happens to sperm that are not ejaculated? |
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| they are absorbed into the body |
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| What is the name of the tightly coiled ducts located in the testicles where spermatozoa are produced? |
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| The reason that men wake up with erections is because: |
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| the penis gets erect during REM sleep |
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| Men’s testicles are located in the scrotum instead of in the abdomen because: |
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| to produce sperm, they need to be a few degrees lower than body temperature. |
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| The average man produces 300 million sperm per day. |
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