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1

The clitoris:
A)is relatively insensitive to touch.
B)is homologous to the male scrotum.
C)has no known reproductive function.
D)varies little in size from one woman to the next.
E)none of the above.
2

Which of the following is NOT true with regard to "female genital cutting"?
A)It is widely practiced in African nations, as well as in several countries in the Middle East.
B)It is a requirement of Islam mentioned in the Koran.
C)It can result in severe health problems.
D)It makes orgasm nearly impossible.
E)In some cultures, it is seen as indicating a woman's loyalty to her culture and its traditions.
3

The inner layer of the uterus, which is sloughed off at menstruation, is referred to as the:
A)fundus.
B)cervix.
C)perimetrium.
D)myometrium.
E)endometrium.
4

Which of the following is NOT true about female breasts?
A)Each breast contains about 15 or 20 clusters of mammary glands.
B)Breasts are often seen as a symbol of femininity.
C)Large breasts contain more nerve endings that small breasts.
D)The area surrounding the nipple is called the areola.
E)Breast augmentation surgery has increased steadily since the 1960s.
5

Which of the following is TRUE about the human male penis?
A)Tumescence occurs when the corpora cavernosa and corpus spongiosum fill with blood.
B)The penis is largely muscular in structure.
C)The penis contains a small bone.
D)All of the above.
E)None of the above.
6

The muscle that controls movement of the testes in the scrotum is the:
A)tunica albuginea.
B)dartos muscle.
C)seminiferous muscle.
D)interstitual muscle.
E)none of the above.
7

The secretions of the Cowper's glands:
A)make up about 70 percent of the seminal fluid.
B)are responsible for sperm motility.
C)are very acid in composition.
D)often contain stray sperm and can cause impregnation without ejaculation.
E)are emptied into the ejaculatory ducts.
8

Which of the following is/are TRUE regarding the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer?
A)Most breast lumps are malignant.
B)Breast self-examinations are best done during one's menstrual cycle.
C)Research indicates that in cases of early breast cancer, lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy is as effective as radical mastectomy.
D)Experts have concluded that the risks of mammography outweigh the benefits in all but a small minority of women.
E)All of the above.
9

Cancer of the prostate:
A)generally affects younger men.
B)is a rapidly growing cancer.
C)is usually caused by genetic factors.
D)is typically treated with cryotherapy.
E)none of the above.
10

A Pap test is used to diagnose:
A)cervical cancer.
B)breast cancer.
C)prostate cancer.
D)cancer of the penis.
E)testicular cancer.





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