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1
When embryos first begin to develop, they are:
A)all female.
B)all male.
C)a mix of both male and female.
D)hormonally neutral.
2
Which of the female genitalia is an internal structure?
A)the mons pubis
B)the clitoris
C)the vulva
D)the vagina
3
Contrary to what Freud believed, the center of sexual arousal in the female is the:
A)vagina.
B)clitoris.
C)mons pubis.
D)mons veneris.
4
Naila had surgery to reattach her hymen. It not only created the illusion that she was a virgin, but also improved her sex life with her husband. Naila had a:
A)hysterectomy.
B)hymenectomy.
C)hymenoplasty.
D)vaginoplasty.
5
In addition to producing oocytes, the ovaries are also important for:
A)sexual pleasure.
B)hormone production.
C)providing nutrition to the embryo.
D)stimulating the G-spot.
6
Recent research on production of egg cells:
A)confirms that women are born with 400 oocytes that mature and are released over their lifetime.
B)suggests that the original 500,000 egg oocytes a woman is born with dry up and die over her lifetime.
C)suggests that because female mice produce a constant stream of egg cells as adults, this may also be the case for women.
D)finds that, contrary to what was previously believed, women produce a constant stream of egg cells during their reproductive years.
7
The current belief about anal intercourse is that it:
A)is more erotic than vaginal intercourse.
B)does not respond erotically.
C)may be erotic, but is potentially unsafe unless condoms are used.
D)is less likely than vaginal intercourse to transmit pathogens such as HIV.
8
Which statement concerning breasts is true?
A)Cross-cultural research finds that breasts serve an erotic function in most cultures.
B)Breastfeeding her infant may be sexually pleasurable for a woman.
C)Large breasts denote greater sexual responsiveness than small breasts.
D)Viewing breasts is more sexually arousing for males than touching them.
9
Female gametes begin to develop:
A)before birth.
B)soon after birth.
C)during childhood.
D)during puberty.
10
Oocytes mature during which phase of the ovarian cycle?
A)follicular
B)ovulatory
C)luteal
D)menstrual
11
Audrey has been told by her gynecologist that she has cervical cancer and needs surgery and chemotherapy. The textbook authors suggest that she:
A)begin treatment immediately.
B)get her finances and other personal matters in order before proceeding.
C)get a second opinion.
D)take a wait-and-see attitude because the tests may be "false positive."
12
Most American women describe the changes accompanying menstruation as:
A)positive.
B)negligible.
C)neutral.
D)negative.
13
Marjorie has menorrhagia. This means she experiences:
A)physical discomfort and emotional distress for several days before she begins menstruating.
B)heavy, prolonged bleeding during her menstrual period.
C)she does not menstruate.
D)she experiences pain, nausea, weakness during her menstrual period.
14
Researchers have determined that while a woman is menstruating:
A)most couples choose to refrain from sexual intercourse.
B)men are more likely than women to enjoy sexual intercourse.
C)conception cannot occur.
D)the transfer of sexually transmitted infections is facilitated.
15
Which model of sexual response identifies four stages: excitement, plateau, orgasm, and resolution?
A)Masters and Johnson's
B)Kaplan's
C)Loulan's
D)Freud's







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